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Chicken Paella
Chicken Paella
Chicken Paella is a classic Spanish dish that combines tender chicken, savory saffron-infused rice, vegetables, and a variety of seasonings like paprika and garlic.
Ingredients
- 8 chicken thighs boneless, skin-on
- 1 onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 red bell pepper sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper sliced
- 1 1/2 cups arborio rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon saffron threads
- 1/2 cup frozen peas
- 1/2 cup whole black olives
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil
- Fresh parsley for garnish
- Lemon wedges for garnish
Instructions
- Season the chicken thighs with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika.
- Heat a paella pan or large skillet over medium-high heat. Add olive oil and brown the chicken thighs on both sides. Remove from the pan and set aside.
- In the same pan, sauté the onion, garlic, and bell peppers until softened.
- Add the arborio rice to the pan and stir to coat the rice with the vegetable mixture.
- In a separate pot, heat the chicken broth with the saffron threads until it simmers. Pour the hot broth over the rice in the pan.
- Place the chicken thighs on top of the rice mixture and cover the pan with a lid. Let it simmer for about 20 minutes or until the rice is cooked and the chicken is tender.
- Add the frozen peas and whole black olives to the pan, gently mixing them into the rice. Cover and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed.
- Serve the Chicken Paella hot, garnished with fresh parsley and or lemon wedges if desired. Enjoy!
Disclaimer
Some parts of recipe maybe AI-generated.
Nutrition
Calories: 840kcal (42%)Carbohydrates: 71g (24%)Protein: 45g (90%)Fat: 41g (63%)Saturated Fat: 11g (69%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 8gMonounsaturated Fat: 18gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 224mg (75%)Sodium: 878mg (38%)Potassium: 776mg (22%)Fiber: 5g (21%)Sugar: 4g (4%)Vitamin A: 1622IU (32%)Vitamin C: 102mg (124%)Calcium: 54mg (5%)Iron: 6mg (33%)
Disclaimer
Nutritional information for this recipe is an approximation and is not to be construed as medical advice.
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