Arroz con Pollo

INGREDIENTS

• 3 lb. chicken thighs, breast halves and/or drumsticks
• Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
• 3 Tbs. olive oil
• 1 yellow onion, chopped
• 3 roasted red bell peppers, cut into thick strips (see related tip at left)
• 4 large garlic cloves, minced
• 1/4 tsp. saffron threads, crushed
• 2 cups long-grain white rice
• 3 cups chicken broth
• 2 Tbs. chopped fresh oregano
• 1 can (14 1/2 oz.) diced tomatoes with juices