Chicken Paella Recipe
Chicken Paella is a delicious and traditional Spanish dish that combines chicken, rice, and a variety of flavorful ingredients. This recipe will guide you on how to make a mouthwatering Chicken Paella in the comfort of your own kitchen.
Ingredients:
2 cups of chicken broth
1 cup of long-grain white rice
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
1 onion, diced
2 cloves of garlic, minced
1 red bell pepper, sliced
1 cup of frozen green peas
1 teaspoon of paprika
1/2 teaspoon of saffron threads
1/2 teaspoon of dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon of black pepper
2 tablespoons of olive oil
Salt to taste
Cooking Instructions:
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or paella pan over medium heat.
Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the pan and sauté until the onion becomes translucent.
Add the chicken pieces to the pan and cook until they are browned on all sides.
Stir in the sliced red bell pepper, frozen green peas, paprika, saffron threads, dried oregano, and black pepper. Cook for another 2 minutes.
Pour the chicken broth into the pan and bring it to a boil.
Add the long-grain white rice to the pan and stir to combine all the ingredients.
Reduce the heat to low, cover the pan, and let the paella simmer for about 20 minutes or until the rice is tender and has absorbed the liquid.
Remove the pan from the heat and let it sit, covered, for an additional 5 minutes.
Fluff the rice with a fork and season with salt to taste.
Serve the Chicken Paella hot and enjoy!
This recipe serves approximately 4 people and can be easily doubled or halved depending on the desired number of servings.
With an estimated cooking time of 45 minutes, you can whip up a delicious Chicken Paella that will impress your family and friends. So gather the ingredients, follow the instructions, and savor the flavors of this classic Spanish dish!