Chicken Paella Recipe
A classic Spanish dish made with chicken, saffron rice, and vegetables.
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Vegetables
Seasonings
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Chicken
Cut the chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces and season with salt, black pepper, and paprika.
- 2
Soak the Saffron
In a small bowl, soak the saffron threads in a couple of tablespoons of warm chicken broth to release their flavor.
Cooking
- 3
Heat the Oil
In a large paella pan or skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- 4
Cook the Chicken
Add the seasoned chicken to the pan and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the chicken and set aside.
- 5
- 6
Add Peppers
Stir in the chopped red and green bell peppers and cook for another 3-4 minutes.
- 7
Add Rice and Broth
Stir in the basmati rice, then pour in the chicken broth and the saffron mixture. Bring to a boil.
- 8
Combine Chicken and Simmer
Return the browned chicken to the pan, reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes until the rice is cooked and has absorbed the broth.
- 9
Add Peas
In the last 5 minutes of cooking, sprinkle the frozen peas on top of the paella without stirring.
