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Gluten-Free Spanish Chicken and Rice recipe by Safe Plated

Gluten-Free Spanish Chicken and Rice

A flavorful and hearty gluten-free take on classic Spanish chicken and rice, perfect for a satisfying lunch.

45m4 servings
WHEAT-free
450 cal|35g protein|40g carbs|20g fat|3g fiber

Ingredients

  • about 680 g Chicken thighs
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil
  • 1 medium Onion
  • 4 cloves Garlic
  • 1 tsp Smoked paprika
  • 0.5 tsp Turmeric
  • 0.25 tsp Saffron threads
  • 3 cups Gluten-free chicken broth
  • 1.5 cups Long-grain rice
  • 0.5 cup Frozen peas
  • 1 medium Red bell pepper

Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.

Instructions

  1. 1Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat.
  2. 2Season chicken thighs with salt, pepper, smoked paprika and turmeric, and brown on all sides.
  3. 3Remove chicken and set aside.
  4. 4Add onion and garlic to the pan and sauté until softened.
  5. 5Stir in saffron threads and gluten-free chicken broth.
  6. 6Bring to a boil, then add gluten-free long-grain rice. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 20 minutes.
  7. 7Add chicken thighs back to the pan, nestling them into the rice. Continue to simmer for another 10 minutes or until chicken is cooked through and rice is tender.
  8. 8Stir in frozen peas and red bell pepper during the last 5 minutes of cooking.
  9. 9Serve hot.

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