Classic Arroz con Pollo Recipe from Spain

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 cut-up chicken
• 2 cups uncooked rice
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1 medium red bell pepper, chopped
• 1 medium green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 1/2 tsp salt, divided
• 1/2 tsp dried basil
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
• 1/8 tsp ground saffron or 0.5 tsp ground turmeric
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 cups chopped tomatoes
• 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
• 1 cup fresh or frozen green peas
• Fresh basil for garnish