Spicy Chicken Paella

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Paella is typically a Spanish dish prepared with either/or a combination of sausage, shrimp or chicken, vegetables and olive oil served over rice. I prepared mine with boneless, boiled (yes, boiled) chicken breast, tomatoes, hot/sweet peppers and eggplant.

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Yields6 Servings
Prep Time25 minsCook Time20 minsTotal Time45 mins
 5 Large Cloves of Garlic, Minced
 1 Spanish Onion, Diced
 2 Large Eggplant, Peeled and Cubed
 6-8 Large Tomatoes, Diced
 1 Red Hot Cherry Pepper, Minced (I like red hots and grow them every year in my garden. They freeze well and are versatile. The taste is hot but not overpowering. You can use any hot pepper you prefer for this recipe)
 5-6 Multi Colored Sweet Peppers, Sliced
 2 Large Boneless Chicken Breasts, Boiled and Cubed
 1/4 Cup Olive Oil
 1/3 Cup Dry Red Wine
 2 Tbsp. Dried Oregano
 1/2 Tsp. Black Pepper
1

Saute garlic and onion in olive oil in large skillet over medium high heat for about 3-4 minutes;

2
3

add cubed eggplant and cook for 4-5 minutes longer.

4
5

Add hot and sweet peppers; let cook, stirring frequently for another 5 minutes.

6
7

Add diced tomatoes, wine, cubed chicken, oregano and black pepper.

8
9

Lower heat to medium low, cover, and let simmer for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Serve over rice. Serves 6-8

Ingredients

 5 Large Cloves of Garlic, Minced
 1 Spanish Onion, Diced
 2 Large Eggplant, Peeled and Cubed
 6-8 Large Tomatoes, Diced
 1 Red Hot Cherry Pepper, Minced (I like red hots and grow them every year in my garden. They freeze well and are versatile. The taste is hot but not overpowering. You can use any hot pepper you prefer for this recipe)
 5-6 Multi Colored Sweet Peppers, Sliced
 2 Large Boneless Chicken Breasts, Boiled and Cubed
 1/4 Cup Olive Oil
 1/3 Cup Dry Red Wine
 2 Tbsp. Dried Oregano
 1/2 Tsp. Black Pepper

Directions

1

Saute garlic and onion in olive oil in large skillet over medium high heat for about 3-4 minutes;

2
3

add cubed eggplant and cook for 4-5 minutes longer.

4
5

Add hot and sweet peppers; let cook, stirring frequently for another 5 minutes.

6
7

Add diced tomatoes, wine, cubed chicken, oregano and black pepper.

8
9

Lower heat to medium low, cover, and let simmer for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Serve over rice. Serves 6-8

Spicy Chicken Paella
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