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Traditional Cajun Jambalaya Recipe

Name: Traditional Cajun Jambalaya Recipe
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces; 4 teaspoons Cajun seasoning with salt, divided, or 3 teaspoons salt-free Cajun seasoning mixed with 1 teaspoon fine salt; 2 teaspoons neutral oil, such as canola; 12 ounces andouille or smoked sausage, cut into 1/4-inch thick coins; 1 cup diced yellow onion; 1 cup diced green bell pepper; 1/2 cup diced celery; 4 large cloves garlic, minced; 2 cups long-grain white rice, rinsed until water runs clear and drained; 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce; 2 dried bay leaves; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth; 4 medium scallions, thinly sliced; Tabasco sauce, for serving

8 servings

hidangan

30 minutes

masa aktif

1 hour 30 minutes

jumlah masa

Mula Memasak

Bahan-bahan

1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces

4 teaspoons Cajun seasoning with salt, divided, or 3 teaspoons salt-free Cajun seasoning mixed with 1 teaspoon fine salt

2 teaspoons neutral oil, such as canola

12 ounces andouille or smoked sausage, cut into 1/4-inch thick coins

1 cup diced yellow onion

1 cup diced green bell pepper

1/2 cup diced celery

4 large cloves garlic, minced

2 cups long-grain white rice, rinsed until water runs clear and drained

2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce

2 dried bay leaves

1 teaspoon dried thyme

1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

3 cups low-sodium chicken broth

4 medium scallions, thinly sliced

Tabasco sauce, for serving

Arahan

Gather the ingredients.

In a medium bowl, combine the chicken thighs with 2 teaspoons of Cajun seasoning (if using a salt-free option, add 1/2 teaspoon of salt as well) and toss them to coat.

Heat the oil in a large Dutch oven or another heavy-duty pot over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and brown it on all sides for 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer the chicken to a plate and set it aside.

Add the sausage to the pot and cook until browned and the fat has rendered, about 5 minutes. Transfer the sausage to the same plate as the chicken.

Add the onion, bell pepper, and celery to the pot. Sauté over medium heat until the vegetables are tender and translucent, about 5 to 6 minutes.

Add the garlic, rice, Worcestershire, bay leaves, thyme, black pepper, chicken broth, and the remaining 2 teaspoons of Cajun seasoning (if using salt-free seasoning, add the remaining 1/2 teaspoon of salt). Return the chicken and sausage to the pot. Stir to combine. Bring to a boil over high heat.

Reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, until the rice is fully cooked and you can fluff the rice with a fork, about 30 minutes. If the rice is still too wet, cook uncovered for another 5 to 10 minutes to evaporate excess moisture.

Serve garnished with the scallions and the hot sauce on the side.

Pemakanan

Saiz Hidangan

Kalori

304 kcal

Jumlah Lemak

17 g

Lemak Tepu

5 g

Lemak Tidak Tepu

0 g

Lemak Trans

Kolesterol

78 mg

Natrium

1065 mg

Jumlah Karbohidrat

19 g

Serat Pemakanan

1 g

Jumlah Gula

3 g

Protein