Island Chicken Paella
Source of Recipe
RecipeAmerica
List of Ingredients
2 lbs bone-in, skinless chicken drumsticks and thighs
2 tsp extra-virgin oil
1 medium onion, sliced into thin wedges
4 cloves garlic, chopped
1 cup long-grain rice
1 14.5-oz can diced tomatoes
1 1/2 14-oz cans chicken broth + 1/4 cup water (or 3 cups homemade chicken broth)
2 Tbsp capers
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
12 Spanish olives (green with pimento), slicedq
1/2 cup frozen peas, thawed
1/2 7-oz jar roasted peppers or 1 large roasted pepper, cut into strips
Recipe
In large, deep nonstick skillet or paella pan with cover, warm olive oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken and brown on all sides. Remove chicken and set aside. Add onion and garlic sauteing until transluscent. Stirring in rice, cook for 1 minute. Add tomatoes, chicken broth, capers and cayenne pepper. Press chicken pieces down into the liquid. Cover pan and let liquid come to a slow simmer; reduce heat to very low. Let cook until rice is tender, about 30 to 40 minutes. Top with olives and peas and stir very gently. Arrange the pepper strips on top of the paella. Cover pan again for 3 to 4 minutes, until peas are hot. Serve in shallow bowls.
Serves 4
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