Ingredients

• 1 (2 1/2 lb) frying chicken, cut up
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons olive oil or 2 tablespoons other oil
• 2 slices bacon, diced
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 green pepper, cut into 1 inch pieces
• 1 cup long grain rice, uncooked
• 1 tomatoes, diced
• 2 1/2 cups chicken broth (or less)
• 1/4 teaspoon saffron (optional)
• salt (optional)

Instructions

1. Rinse chicken parts and pat day.

2. Combine the paprika, cayenne and pepper; rub into chicken.

3. Heat oil in a large, heavy pot.

4. Brown chicken quickly and then remove.

5. In same pot, sauté the bacon, onion, garlic and pepper until softened slightly.

6. Pour off all but 2 tbsp fat.

7. Add rice.

8. Stir and cook for few minutes.

9. Stir in the tomato, chicken broth, saffron and salt.

10. Add the chicken pieces.

11. Bring to a boil and then lower the heat to a simmer.

12. Cover and cook for 30 minutes over medium heat.

13. Serve.