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Chicken Paella

A popular spanish home-style dish with paella rice, chicken thighs, bell peppers, well suited for a family weekly menu.

Time60 min
Servings5
Calories297 kcal
LevelMedium

Ingredients

  • paella rice350 g
  • chicken thighs700 g
  • bell pepper2 pcs
  • green peas100 g
  • saffron0.3 g
  • chicken broth900 ml
  • olive oil3 tbsp
  • salt1 to taste
  • paprika1 tsp
  • garlic2 cloves
  • lemon1 pcs

Instructions

1

Season the chicken pieces and brown them in olive oil.

2

Add onion, garlic, and bell pepper and cook for a few minutes until softened.

3

Add paella rice, stir, and toast for 1-2 minutes.

4

Pour in hot broth with saffron or paprika, level the rice, and do not stir again.

5

Cook over medium heat for 15-18 minutes, adding peas or beans near the end.

6

Remove from the heat, cover for 5 minutes, and serve with lemon.