One Pan Crispy Spanish Chicken and Rice (Arroz Con Pollo)

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  5 Chicken Thigh, Bone-In, Skin-On(965g)

  Boneless skinless thighs. Fattier than breast but more forgiving to cook.

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  2 2 pinches salt and freshly ground black pepper
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  1 tsp Garlic powder
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  1 tbsp Olive oil

  Regular (not extra-virgin) olive oil for high-heat cooking. EVOO for dressings.

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  1 Yellow Onion(110g)
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  6 oz Bacon, Center-Cut Pork
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  3 Garlic(9g)
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  2 tsp Paprika, Ground
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  0.5 tsp Saffron, Dried
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  2 Tomato(246g)
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  1 cup Red Peppers, Roasted, Jarred
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  1.5 cup Low Sodium Chicken Broth
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  0.5 cup Wine, White, Dry
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  1.5 cup White Rice
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  0.8 cup Peas, Sweet, Frozen
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  1 Parsley, Fresh

Instructions

1. 1Wash and pat the chicken dry with paper towels, then season generously with salt, pepper, and garlic powder on all sides.
2. 2Heat olive oil in a 10–12 inch cast iron pan over medium-high heat until shimmering but not smoking. Sear the chicken skin-side down for 3–4 minutes until the skin is golden brown and crispy, then flip and sear the other side for 3–4 minutes until golden. Transfer to a plate.
3. 3Pour off half the fat from the pan, then add the onion and bacon over medium-high heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5–6 minutes until the bacon is crispy and the onion is soft. Add the fresh garlic, paprika, and saffron; cook for 1–2 minutes until fragrant. Stir in the tomato and roasted red peppers, cooking for 2–3 minutes until softened. Pour in the chicken broth and white wine, stirring to combine and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
4. 4Stir the rice into the liquid and simmer uncovered over medium-high heat for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Return the chicken and any accumulated juices to the pan, nestling it into the rice. Cover tightly with foil and transfer to a preheated 390°F oven. Bake for 40 minutes until the rice is tender and has absorbed most of the liquid.
5. 5Remove the foil and increase the oven to broil on medium-high heat. Transfer the chicken pieces to a clean plate, then stir the frozen peas into the rice. Place the chicken back on top of the rice and broil for 8–10 minutes until the chicken skin is crispy and golden and the peas are heated through.
6. 6Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and divide the entire pan evenly into 5 airtight containers while hot. Cool to room temperature before sealing and refrigerating for up to 4 days.