Spanish Chicken With Rice And Olives - cooking recipe

Ingredients

9 chicken pieces (can use less)
seasoning salt (or use white salt)
pepper
4 -6 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
2 tablespoons fresh minced garlic
1 large red bell pepper, seded and chopped
2 teaspoons paprika (can use more)
2 teaspoons dried red pepper flakes (optional or to taste)
2 cups uncooked converted white rice (Uncle Ben's is best)
1 1/4 cups dry white wine
1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice
3 1/2 cups chicken broth
3/4 teaspoon saffron thread
1 bay leaf
1 1/2 cups frozen peas
1/2 cup pimento-stuffed green olives, sliced (or to taste)

Preparation

Season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper.
Heat oil in a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking.
Brown the chicken well on both sides; transfer to a plate.
Add in onion, red bell pepper and dryed chili flakes; saute for 5 minutes.
Add in garlic, paprika and rice and saute for 3 minutes, stirring with a wooden spoon.
Add in wine and bring to a boil; simmer uncovered for 3 minutes.
Add in tomatoes with juice, chicken broth, saffron and bay leaf; simmer for about 6-7 minutes.
Return the chicken along with any juices from the bowl or plate back to the skillet and nestle into the rice .
Cook covered over low heat until the chicken is cooked through and the rice is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed (about 20-25 minutes, it might take more or less time).
Add in the peas and olives, season with salt and pepper to taste.
Cover the skillet and let stand for 10 minutes before serving.