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Spanish Chicken Paella with Peas

45 min4 servings🍳 1 panPicky-eater safe bet: plain rice$18.00580 cal · 40g proteinkept by 2 families

Ingredients

  • boneless skinless chicken thighs1½ lb
  • short-grain rice1½ cups
  • yellow onion1 count
  • red bell pepper1 count
  • garlic3 cloves
  • smoked paprika2 tsp
  • saffron or turmeric1 pinch
  • diced tomatoes1 can
  • chicken broth4 cups
  • frozen peas1 cup
  • lemons1 count
  • olive oil3 tbsp

Instructions

  1. 1

    Cut the chicken into bite-size pieces, season with salt and 1 tsp paprika, and brown in the oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat, 5 minutes.

  2. 2

    Add the diced onion and pepper and cook 4 minutes, then the garlic and remaining paprika for 1 minute.

  3. 3

    Stir in the rice to coat, then add the tomatoes, broth, saffron, and 1 tsp salt. Bring to a boil and spread the rice evenly.

  4. 4

    Simmer uncovered without stirring 18-20 minutes until the rice absorbs the liquid. Scatter the peas over the top for the last 5 minutes.

  5. 5

    Turn the heat up for 1-2 minutes to crisp the bottom, then rest 5 minutes off heat. Serve with lemon wedges.

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