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Sunny Chicken Paella

Sunny Chicken Paella reads umami 7.9, richness 7.3 and salinity 4.4 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Spanish main, about 1 hr 8 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.

The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10

• Umami & Savory — 8.3 / 10
• Sweet & Fruity — 3.8 / 10
• Sour & Bright — 1.8 / 10
• Bitter & Earthy — 2.1 / 10
• Rich & Fat — 7.6 / 10
• Aromatic & Spice — 4.0 / 10

The measured notes (of 18)

Umami 7.9 · Richness 7.3 · Salinity 4.4 · Allium 3.5 · Sweetness 3.3 · Heat 2.4 · Warm Spice 2.1 · Earthy 1.9 · Fruity 1.8 · Sourness 1.6 · Bitterness 1.3 · Nutty 1.1 · Herbaceous 1.0 · Floral 0.6

What's in it (14)

• 4 chicken legs
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1 tablespoon olive oil or 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 2 onions, chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon paprika
• 3/4 teaspoon turmeric
• 1 pinch cayenne pepper
• 1 (19 ounce) can tomatoes
• 3 cups chicken stock
• 2 cups long-grain rice
• 1 sweet red pepper, cut in strips
• 1 cup peas, fresh or frozen

Time & effort: about 1 hr 8 min (38 min active) · effort: involved

Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 151.9 kcal, 4.7 g protein, 6.4 g fat, 19.5 g carbs

Dietary: Contains meat — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.

How it's cooked (9 steps)

1. Separate chicken legs at joint; sprinkle with 1/4 tsp each of the salt and pepper In large deep skillet, heat oil over medium heat; cook chicken, turning once, for 20 minutes or until golden brown.
2. Remove and set aside.
3. Drain fat from pan.
4. Cook onions and garlic, stirring, for 3 minutes.
5. Add paprika, turmeric, cayenne, and remaining salt and pepper; cook, stirring, for 30 seconds.
6. Coarsely chop tomatoes and add along with juice to pan, stirring to scrape up brown bits.
7. Add stock and rice; bring to boil.
8. Return chicken to pan; reduce heat, cover and simmer for 30 minutes or until juices run clear when chicken is pierced and rice is just tender.
9. Stir in red pepper and peas; cover and cook for 10-15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.

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Every number above is Palate's engine-measured estimate, computed from this recipe's ingredients and techniques — not human-tasted ratings or reviews.