Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 None onion, sliced
  • 1 None red pepper, seeded, sliced
  • 2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 tsp chili flakes (optional)
  • 1 lb chicken thighs, halved
  • 3 tbsp seasoned flour
  • 1 cup chicken stock
  • 1/2 cup sherry
  • None None Saffron Rice
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 None spring onions, chopped
  • 10.5 oz long-grain rice
  • 3 cups chicken stock
  • 1 pinch saffron threads
  • 4 tbsp sour cream
  • 2 oz stuffed green olives
  • None None chopped parsley and lemon wedges, to serve

Method

  • Heat oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Saute onion, pepper, paprika, garlic and chili flakes for 2-3 mins, until onion is tender. Dust chicken in flour then add to pan. Cook, stirring, for 3-5 mins, until golden brown. Add stock and sherry. Simmer, covered, for 10 mins. Remove lid and simmer for another 8-10 mins, until reduced by half.
  • Meanwhile, to make the saffron rice, heat oil in a large saucepan over high heat. Saute spring onions for 1-2 mins. Add rice and stir to coat in oil. Add stock and saffron. Bring to a boil then reduce heat to very low and simmer, tightly covered, for 10 mins. Remove from heat. Set aside, covered, for 5 mins.
  • Fold sour cream and olives into chicken. Season to taste. Simmer gently for 2-3 mins. Sprinkle with parsley. Serve with rice and lemon wedges.