Island Chicken Paella

Recipe courtesy of the National Chicken Council.

Recipe Ingredients:

2 pounds bone-in, skinless chicken drumsticks, legs and thighs
2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
1 medium onion, sliced into thin wedges
4 cloves garlic,chopped
1 cup long grain rice
1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes
3 cups chicken broth or 1 1/2 (14-ounce) cans chicken broth plus 1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons capers
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
12 Spanish olives (green with pimento), sliced
1/2 cup frozen peas, thawed
1/2 (7-ounce) jar roasted red peppers or 1 large roasted red pepper, cut into strips

Cooking Directions:

1. 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.
2. Add onion and garlic, sautéing until translucent. 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.
3. 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.

Makes 4 servings.

Recipe and photograph provided courtesy of the National Chicken Council. Used with permission.