Andouille and Chicken Jambalaya

AmericanChickenIntermediate90 minBy Northstar

Ingredients

Servings
4
  • 1 0.5 lb boneless chicken, white and dark meat, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 lb andouille sausage, cut into 1/4-inch slices
  • 0.5 cup vegetable oil
  • 3 cup onions, chopped
  • 1 cup bell peppers, chopped
  • 3 cup medium-grain white rice
  • 6 cup water
  • 1 cup green onions, chopped
  • 3 tsp salt
  • 1 0.3 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 3 bay leaves

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat oil in a large cast-iron Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onions, bell peppers, 2 tsp salt, and 1 tsp cayenne. Brown vegetables about 20 minutes, until caramelized and dark brown, scraping the bottom frequently.

  2. 2

    Add sausage and cook 10-15 minutes, scraping the pot bottom.

  3. 3

    Season chicken with remaining salt and cayenne. Add chicken and bay leaves; brown 8-10 minutes.

  4. 4

    Add rice and stir 2-3 minutes to coat evenly. Add water, stir, cover.

  5. 5

    Cook over medium heat 30-35 minutes without stirring until rice is tender and liquid absorbed.

  6. 6

    Remove from heat, let stand covered 2-3 minutes. Remove bay leaves. Stir in green onions and serve.