Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 cups long-grain white rice
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 1/2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken thighs, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
  • 3 small green bell peppers, seeded and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 1 large Spanish onion, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 1 carrot, finely diced
  • 1 celery rib, finely diced
  • 1 large garlic clove, minced
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 bay leaf
  • One 14-ounce can diced tomatoes, drained
  • 1 cup dry white wine
  • 1 cup chicken stock or low-sodium broth
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • Cayenne pepper
  • 2 tablespoons minced parsley
  • Hot sauce, for serving

Method

  • In a medium saucepan, bring 6 cups of salted water to a boil.
  • Add the rice and cook until just al dente, about 7 minutes.
  • Drain well, shaking out the excess water.
  • In a large enameled cast-iron casserole, heat the oil until shimmering.
  • Add the chicken and cook over moderately high heat, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned, about 7 minutes.
  • Using a slotted spoon, transfer the chicken to a plate.
  • Add the peppers, onion, carrot, celery, garlic, paprika and bay leaf and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 10 minutes.
  • Add the tomatoes and the chicken to the casserole and cook, stirring, until all of the liquid has evaporated, about 3 minutes.
  • Add the wine and boil over high heat until nearly evaporated, about 4 minutes.
  • Stir in the rice.
  • Add the stock, season with salt, pepper and cayenne and bring to a boil.
  • Cook uncovered until the rice is tender, about 5 minutes.
  • Discard the bay leaf.
  • Stir in the parsley and serve with hot sauce.