Ingredients

  • 1/4 c. all-purpose flour
  • 2 1/2 to 3 lb. broiler or fryer chicken, cut up
  • 1/4 c. olive or salad oil
  • 2 carrots, peeled and sliced lengthwise
  • 2 medium onions, peeled and quartered
  • 2 c. chicken broth
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/4 c. chopped canned pimento
  • 1/4 tsp. ground oregano
  • 1/4 tsp. ground saffron
  • 1/4 c. pimento, chopped
  • 1 celery branch with leaves
  • 2/3 c. uncooked long grain rice
  • 1 (9 oz.) pkg. frozen artichoke hearts, thawed
  • 12 oz. fresh or frozen shelled shrimp
  • 12 small clams in shells, washed

Method

  • Combine flour, 1 teaspoon salt and dash of pepper.
  • Coat chicken with flour.
  • In skillet, brown chicken in hot oil for 20 minutes.
  • Transfer to large kettle.
  • Add next 9 ingredients and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
  • Simmer, covered, for 30 minutes.
  • Add artichokes, shrimp and clams.
  • Simmer, covered, for 15 to 20 minutes longer.
  • Will make 6 to 8 servings.