Chicken Paella

Description
Makes 6 servings.

Ingredients

 * 12 chicken thighs
 * 1 teaspoon salt
 * 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
 * 1 tablespoon olive oil
 * 1 cup uncooked rice
 * 1 medium onion, chopped
 * 2 cloves garlic, minced
 * 1½ cups chicken broth
 * 1 can (8 ounces) stewed tomatoes, undrained and chopped
 * ½ teaspoon paprika
 * ½ teaspoon dried oregano
 * ⅛ teaspoon ground saffron
 * 1 small red pepper, cut into strips
 * 1 small green pepper, cut into strips
 * ½ cup frozen green peas

Directions

 * 1) Season chicken with salt and pepper.
 * 2) Add to hot oil in Dutch oven or "paellero" and cook over medium-high heat. Turn to brown both sides; remove from skillet; keep warm.
 * 3) Add rice, onion and garlic. Cook, stirring, until onion is transparent and rice is lightly browned.
 * 4) Add broth, tomatoes and juice, paprika, oregano and saffron. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, cover, and simmer 10 minutes.
 * 5) Add chicken pieces, pepper strips and Peas. Cover and simmer 15 minutes, or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.