Spanish Chicken Paella
Prep 20 min · Cook 40 min · Serves 5 · medium

A flavorful and authentic Spanish paella with saffron-infused rice, tender chicken, and a variety of fresh vegetables.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 cups short-grain Spanish rice
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 tsp saffron threads
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 large tomatoes, diced
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 lemon, cut into wedges for serving
Instructions
- 1
In a large paella pan or shallow wide pot, heat 2 tbsp of olive oil over medium-high heat.
- 2
Add the chicken pieces and cook for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned on the outside.
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