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Paella Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 tbsp. olive oil
liquid smoke , optional
kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 lbs. chicken thighs
1/2 cup chopped onion
3 cloves garlic , smashed and chopped
1 red bell pepper, stem and seeds removed and cut into 1/4-inch strips
1/2 lb. smoked sausage or chorizo , cut lengthwise in half, then into 1/4 slices
1 cup uncooked arborio rice
2 tsp. dried oregano
2 tsp. turmeric
pinch saffron , optional
2 cups low sodium chicken broth
1 can (14 1/2 oz.) diced tomatoes
1 cup frozen peas
freshly ground black pepper

Directions:

Heat olive oil over medium heat in a large skillet. Sprinkle chicken thighs on all sides with liquid smoke if using, salt and pepper and put in the skillet skin side down. Cook, turning, until browned on all sides, about 10 minutes.
Remove chicken thighs to a plate, pour off some of the fat in skillet and return to heat. Add onion, garlic, pepper and sausage; saute 3 minutes or until onion is softened. Stir in rice, oregano, turmeric and saffron; saute 2 minutes. Add broth and tomatoes and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 15 minutes.
Place chicken thighs in a single layer on top of rice; top with peas. Cover with foil and cook on medium-low 15 minutes or until rice is tender and chicken thighs are cooked through. Stir, season to taste with additional salt and pepper and serve.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	986.92 Kcal (4132 kJ)
Calories from fat	725.88 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	80.65g	124%
Cholesterol	181.6mg	61%
Sodium	452.87mg	19%
Potassium	547.02mg	12%
Total Carbs	36.63g	12%
Sugars	2.96g	12%
Dietary Fiber	2.4g	10%
Protein	25.48g	51%
Vitamin C	26mg	43%
Vitamin A	0.5mg	16%
Iron	9.7mg	54%
Calcium	35.3mg	4%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	260.94 Kcal (1093 kJ)
Calories from fat	191.92 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	21.32g	124%
Cholesterol	48.01mg	61%
Sodium	119.74mg	19%
Potassium	144.63mg	12%
Total Carbs	9.68g	12%
Sugars	0.78g	12%
Dietary Fiber	0.63g	10%
Protein	6.74g	51%
Vitamin C	6.9mg	43%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	16%
Iron	2.6mg	54%
Calcium	9.3mg	4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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