Spanish Chicken And Rice Recipe

Name: Spanish Chicken And Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup olive oil; 4 chicken thighs; 6 chicken drumsticks; 1 large red onion, diced; 1 large green capsicum, diced; 3 teaspoons sweet paprika; 1 (16 ounce) can chopped tomatoes; 1 teaspoon ground turmeric; 1 1/4 cups arborio rice or 1 1/4 cups paella rice; 3 1/2 cups boiling water

Servings: persons

1
Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a large pot.
2
Season the chicken pieces with salt & pepper and brown in batches.
3
Remove from pot.
4
Add the remaining oil to the pot & gently saute the onion & capsicum until the onion is transparent.
5
Stir in the paprika and cook for 30 seconds.
6
Add the tomatoes and simmer gently until it has thickened.
7
Stir in the water, then add the rice and the tumeric.
8
Return the chicken to the pot and stir to combine.
9
Bring to the boil, cover, reduce heat to low and simmer for about 1 hour or until chicken is tender and almost falling off the bone.

2651

kcal

Calories

241

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup olive oil, 4 chicken thighs, 6 chicken drumsticks, 1 large red onion, diced, and more.

Yes, Spanish Chicken And Rice falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Spanish Chicken And Rice

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Variations & substitutions

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