CHICKEN PAELLA
12-14 servings
Ingredients:
1 ½ pounds, boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into small cubes
1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon olive oil
2 cups uncooked rice
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon paprika
¼ teaspoon turmeric
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
4 ¼ cups low salt, fat free chicken broth
Parsley or cilantro for garnish
Procedure:
1. Heat a large pot or deep skillet (preferably non-stick with a tight fitting lid), for about a minute on high.
2. Warm 1 tablespoon of the oil in the pot and sauté chicken until just cooked through. Transfer chicken to a bowl or plate, and set aside.
3. Warm the remaining 1 teaspoon of oil in the pot and sauté the rice for 1-2 minutes.
4. Mix in garlic powder, paprika, turmeric, salt, pepper to coat the rice.
5. Add the broth and chicken to the rice.
6. Bring to a boil, mix once, then cover with a lid and put on low heat. Simmer for 20 minutes.
7. Sprinkle with finely torn parsley or cilantro, and serve.