Chicken with saffron, smoked paprika and garlic

Chicken second courses

My husband's family is originally from Spain, and since we've been together, I've been inspired by family gatherings and trips to Asturias to infuse a Spanish sensibility into my cooking. As a member of a bland, culture-less American family, green bean casserole and mushroom soup-based cuisine are my only authentic heritage, so I've had to make it up as I go along. Trying on my husband's heritage for size, I found it fit nicely. Over the years, the following chicken recipe has slowly evolved from one inspired by bouillabaisse written by Martha Rose Schulman to one with a distinct flavor from south of the Pyrenees.