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Ingredients
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1 tablespoon vegetable oil
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14 ounces chorizo, cut into 1/2 inch slices on the diagonal
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1 small onion, chopped
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1 red bell pepper, chopped
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2 cloves garlic, chopped
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1/4 teaspoon pimenton or paprika
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2 cups short- or medium-grain rice
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1 pinch saffron threads
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2 bay leaves
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4 cups chicken stock
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1 1/4 pounds roast chicken (meat from 3-pound chicken skinned, deboned, and torn into chunks)
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1/2 cup frozen peas
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1 tomato, chopped
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Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
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N/A freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
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Heat oven to 400°F. Heat oil in a large casserole or paella pan over high heat. Add chorizo and cook until browned and fragrant, about 1 minute. Add onion, red bell pepper, and garlic. Cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender, about 3 minutes.
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Add rice (medium or short grain rice), pimenton, saffron, and bay leaves. Stir to combine and coat the rice, about 1 minute. Add chicken stock and bring to a boil. Add roast chicken, frozen peas, and tomato; stir to combine.
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Transfer skillet to oven. Cook uncovered until rice is tender and no liquid remains, about 20 minutes. Remove from the oven. Fluff with a fork and serve immediately.
Recipe source: Epicurious
Photo source: Continental.com.au
