Spanish-Style Saffron Chicken with Roasted Peppers

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-05 · Updated 2026-07-05

Tender chicken thighs simmered with aromatic saffron and smoky roasted red peppers, creating a vibrant and flavorful Spanish dish. This Spanish-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 55 minutes, pairs bone-in chicken thighs, olive oil, roasted red peppers for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 6 pieces bone-in chicken thighs
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 2 large, sliced into strips roasted red peppers
• 1 medium, finely chopped onion
• 4 cloves, minced garlic cloves
• 1/2 tsp saffron threads
• 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp, chopped fresh parsley

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 3 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season 6 bone-in chicken thighs with 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 1 tsp smoked paprika, then brown the chicken for 5 minutes per side until golden and crispy, then remove and set aside.
2. Step 2: In the same skillet, add 1 medium chopped onion and 4 minced garlic cloves, sauté over medium heat for 4 minutes until softened and fragrant.
3. Step 3: Sprinkle 1/2 tsp saffron threads into 1 1/2 cups warm chicken broth and stir to release color and aroma, then pour into the skillet with the onions and garlic.
4. Step 4: Add 2 large roasted red peppers sliced into strips into the broth, stir gently, then return the chicken thighs to the pan. Cover and simmer on low heat for 25 minutes until chicken is cooked through and tender.
5. Step 5: Sprinkle 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley over the dish before serving to add a fresh herbal note.