SPANISH-STYLE CHICKEN WITH SAFFRON RICE (ARROZ CON POLLO)

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Categories     Chicken     Olive     Pepper     Poultry     Rice     Vegetable     Sauté     Saffron     Pea     Bell Pepper     White Wine     Winter     Party     Potluck     Gourmet

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 (3 1/2- to 4-lb) chicken, cut into 8 serving pieces
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
1 large red bell pepper, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons paprika
2 cups long-grain white rice
1 1/4 cups dry white wine
1 (14-oz) can diced tomatoes including juice
1 3/4 cups chicken broth
3/4 teaspoon crumbled saffron threads
1 bay leaf (not California)
1 cup frozen peas (not thawed)
1/2 cup pimiento-stuffed green olives, coarsely chopped
Garnish: chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Steps:

  • Pat chicken dry and season with salt and pepper. Heat oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet (at least 2 inches deep) over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then brown chicken on all sides, about 12 minutes total. Transfer chicken with tongs to a plate.
  • Pour off all but 2 tablespoons fat from skillet and add onion, bell pepper, and salt to taste. Cook over moderate heat, stirring, until softened, about 7 minutes. Add garlic, paprika, and rice, then cook, stirring, 1 minute. Add wine and boil, uncovered, 2 minutes. Stir in tomatoes with juice, chicken broth, saffron, and bay leaf. Nestle chicken in rice, adding any juices from plate.
  • Cook, covered, over low heat until chicken is cooked through, rice is tender, and most of liquid is absorbed, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in peas, olives, and salt and pepper to taste. Cover skillet and let stand 10 minutes. Discard bay leaf.

RORO QUEEN
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I'm not a big fan of Spanish food, but this recipe looks interesting. I might give it a try.


Bumble Gaming
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This recipe looks delicious! I can't wait to try it.


Ulaanaa Ulaanaa
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I'm allergic to chicken. Can I use another type of meat in this recipe?


brandon sawers
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I would love to try this recipe, but I don't have any saffron. Can I substitute another spice?


petit prince (Citizen Of The World)
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This dish was a bit bland for my taste, but it was still good. The chicken was cooked well and the rice was fluffy. I would recommend this recipe to people who like mild food.


Junior Tiisetso
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This dish was a bit too spicy for my taste, but it was still very good. The chicken was cooked well and the rice was fluffy. I would recommend this recipe to people who like spicy food.


BLOOD_MOON_1
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This dish was easy to make and turned out delicious. The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the rice was cooked perfectly. I especially liked the addition of saffron, which gave the dish a beautiful color and a slightly exotic flavor.


Darren Samson
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This was the best Spanish-style chicken with saffron rice that I've ever had. The chicken was cooked to perfection and the rice was flavorful and fluffy. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Bbbbi Bbih
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The chicken is always moist and flavorful, and the rice is perfectly cooked. I highly recommend this recipe.


Fonzy Zuniga
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This dish was a bit bland for my taste. I think it could have used more seasoning. However, the chicken was cooked well and the rice was fluffy.


Ali Azgar
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I'm not a big fan of saffron, but I decided to try this recipe anyway. I'm glad I did! The saffron added a subtle flavor that really complemented the chicken and rice. The dish was also very easy to make.


Tyneshia Stephenson
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This dish was easy to make and absolutely delicious. The chicken was cooked to perfection and the rice was fluffy and flavorful. The saffron added a nice touch of color and flavor. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Yaqoob Sagar
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I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out perfectly. The chicken was tender and juicy, and the rice was fluffy and flavorful. I especially liked the addition of saffron, which gave the dish a beautiful color and a slightly exotic flavor.


LilNaj Dooley
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This Spanish-style chicken with saffron rice was a hit with my family! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the rice was perfectly cooked. The saffron added a lovely golden color and a delicate flavor. I will definitely be making this dish again.