Arroz de Frango Rápido

The one-pan Portuguese comfort meal that saves time, saves dishes, and delivers BIG flavour every single time.

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Step 1

1. Season chicken with salt, pepper, sweet paprika, and optional smoked paprika.

Step 2

2. Heat olive oil and sear the chicken until lightly golden. Remove and set aside.

Step 3

3. Add onion, garlic, and red pepper. Cook until softened.

Step 4

4. Add tomato paste and cook for 1–2 minutes to deepen the flavour.

Step 5

5. Add the ½ tomato, letting it melt into the base.

Step 6

6. Stir in the rice, bay leaf, and pimenta moída.

Step 7

7. Pour in the broth, add the chicken back in, stir, and bring to a simmer.

Step 8

8. Cover and cook on low 15–18 minutes until the rice is tender.

Step 9

9. Add peas, fluff, garnish with parsley, and serve