CHICKEN AND SAFFRON RICE – Bene Casa

Ingredients

• 1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup finely chopped onion
• 2 cups long-grain white rice, rinsed and drained
• 1 cup finely chopped red bell pepper
• 2-3/4 cups chicken broth
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
• 1/4 tsp crushed saffron threads, steeped in 1/4 cup hot water
• 1 cup fresh shelled peas (or thawed frozen)