Description:

Chicken and Rice seasoned with Saffron

Source:

susan

Serves/Makes:6

Ingredients

• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 clove garlic, chopped
• 3 lbs (1.4 kg). chicken pieces
• 2 tsp (10 ml). saffron
• 1 tsp (5 ml). salt
• 1 tsp (5 ml). pepper
• 3-3/4 cups (875 ml) of water
• 1 jar red roasted peppers, drained
• 1-1/2 cups (350 ml) rice

Preparation

• Brown onion in 1 tsp (5 ml) oil.
• Add garlic, then add chicken.
• Cook chicken for about 5 minutes turning over after about 2 minutes.
• Add water and rice.
• Add all seasonings
• Cook covered until rice is cooked.
• Lay roasted peppers on top and cover until they are hot.
• Serve with peas, if desired

Comments

This recipe comes from my mothers family in Spain.