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Island Chicken Paella

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From: National Chicken Council

Quick Facts

Servings: 4
Cook Time: 45 min.
A paella is the perfect one-pan party dish, this version includes capers, green olives, and roasted red peppers.

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs bone-in, skinless chicken drumsticks and thighs
  • 2 tsp olive oil
  • 1 med 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
  • 2 Tbs capers
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 12 Spanish olives (green with pimento), sliced
  • 1/2 cup frozen peas, thawed
  • 1 large roasted red pepper, cut into strips

Directions

  • In a large, deep, non-stick skillet or paella pan with cover, warm olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and brown on all sides; remove chicken and set aside. Add onion and garlic, sautéing until translucent.
  • Stirring in rice, cook for 1 minute. Add tomatoes, chicken broth, water, 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.
Recipe courtesy of the National Chicken Council

Nutrition Facts

Calories 364
  Calories from Fat 86 (24%)
(15%)Total Fat 10g
(11%)Saturated Fat 2g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 4g
(8%)Cholesterol 24mg
(39%)Sodium 938mg
(20%)Potassium 705mg
Total Carbohydrate 55g
(21%)Dietary Fiber 5g
Sugars 3g
Sugar Alcohols 0g
(30%)Protein 15g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Nutrition facts are calculated by a food expert using nutritional values provided by the USDA for common products used as recipe ingredients. Actual nutritional values may differ depending on the amounts or products used and can be affected by cooking methods.

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