Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lb. boned chicken, in pieces
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 c. chopped celery
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 1/2 c. olive oil
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 Tbsp. fresh parsley
  • 1 (16 oz.) can tomatoes and liquid
  • 1 c. chicken broth
  • 1 c. frozen peas
  • 1 1/4 c. long grain wild rice
  • 1/4 tsp. powdered saffron

Method

  • Brown chicken in olive oil in a Dutch oven.
  • Remove.
  • Saute celery and onion.
  • When nearly soft, add garlic, parsley and tomatoes.
  • Simmer 20 minutes.
  • Add rice, peas, broth, saffron and chicken.
  • Stir well.
  • Boil, cover, lower heat and simmer gently for about 25 minutes until all liquid is absorbed.