Spanish Chicken and Pea Paella
Golden chicken, sweet peas and saffron-scented rice make this easy one-pan paella a weeknight favourite. A squeeze of lemon and fresh parsley brighten every bite.
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Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 150 g boneless skinless chicken thigh, cut into bite-size pieces
- ½ red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- 1 pinch saffron threads
- 80 g short-grain rice
- 240 ml certified gluten-free chicken stock
- 40 g peas, thawed if frozen
- ¼ lemon, cut into wedges
- 1 tbsp flat-leaf parsley, chopped
Method
- Brown chicken in olive oil until golden on both sides.
- Add pepper and garlic; cook until softened and fragrant.4 min timer
- Stir in paprika, saffron, and rice until grains are coated.
- Pour in stock; simmer without stirring until rice is nearly tender.15 min timer
- Scatter peas over rice; cover and cook until tender and chicken reaches 165°F/74°C.5 min timer
- Rest briefly, then finish with parsley and lemon wedges.3 min timer
Why it works
- Celiac disease: Certified gluten-free chicken stock and plain rice keep hidden gluten out.
- Gluten-free: Plain rice and certified gluten-free chicken stock keep wheat, barley and rye out.
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