Sunny Chicken Paella Recipe

Name: Sunny Chicken Paella
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 chicken legs; 1 teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon pepper; 1 tablespoon olive oil or 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 2 onions, chopped; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tablespoon paprika; ¾ teaspoon turmeric; 1 pinch cayenne pepper; 1 (19 ounce) can tomatoes; 3 cups chicken stock; 2 cups long-grain rice; 1 sweet red pepper, cut in strips; 1 cup peas, fresh or frozen

Servings: persons

4 chicken legs
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil or 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 onions, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon paprika
¾ teaspoon turmeric
1 pinch cayenne pepper
1 (19 ounce) can tomatoes
3 cups chicken stock
2 cups long-grain rice
1 sweet red pepper, cut in strips
1 cup peas, fresh or frozen

1
Separate chicken legs at joint; sprinkle with 1/4 tsp each of the salt and pepper In large deep skillet, heat oil over medium heat; cook chicken, turning once, for 20 minutes or until golden brown.
2
Remove and set aside.
3
Drain fat from pan.
4
Cook onions and garlic, stirring, for 3 minutes.
5
Add paprika, turmeric, cayenne, and remaining salt and pepper; cook, stirring, for 30 seconds.
6
Coarsely chop tomatoes and add along with juice to pan, stirring to scrape up brown bits.
7
Add stock and rice; bring to boil.
8
Return chicken to pan; reduce heat, cover and simmer for 30 minutes or until juices run clear when chicken is pierced and rice is just tender.
9
Stir in red pepper and peas; cover and cook for 10-15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.

935

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 chicken legs, 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon pepper, 1 tablespoon olive oil or 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, and more.

Yes, Sunny Chicken Paella 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.

Sunny Chicken Paella

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