Paella Valenciana - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    1/3 c. salad oil
    2 whole chicken breasts, split
    4 chicken legs
    1 c. chopped onion
    1 clove garlic, minced
    2 (14 oz.) cans chicken broth
    1 tsp. white pepper
    3 1/2 tsp. salt
    3/4 tsp. tarragon
    1/2 tsp. paprika
    1 tsp. saffron
    2 c. raw regular rice (not instant)
    1 (16 to 17 oz.) can tomatoes
    3 chorizos (Spanish sausage)
    1 1/2 lb. shelled, deveined shrimp
    12 littleneck clams or mussels in shells
    1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen peas
    1 (7 oz.) can artichoke hearts mushrooms, lobster tails, etc. (optional)
    1/4 c. butter, melted
Preparation
    In salad oil in large Dutch oven or paella pan, saute chicken pieces until golden brown; remove.
    In same oil, saute onion and garlic.
    Add chicken broth, pepper, salt, tarragon, paprika and saffron; bring to boil.
    Add rice; cook covered over medium heat until 1/2 liquid absorbed.
    Now, add tomatoes, shrimp, chicken and chorizos; simmer covered about 30 minutes.
    Meanwhile, steam clams, etc.
    Add peas and artichoke hearts to mixture.
    Place clams (lobster tails) on top; pour melted butter over all.

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