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Jambalaya

Winter Jambalaya Recipe

Spicy, winter Jambalaya is a comfort food with amazing flavour. This is one pot recipe and really easy to make.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: easy, family recipe, rice, winter
Servings: 8 people
Author: Myreille

Ingredients

  • 4-5 chicken breasts (boneless, skinless, diced)
  • 200 grams Hungarian sausage (spicy)
  • 3 carrots (diced)
  • 4 celery sticks (diced)
  • 1 onion (chopped)
  • 1 green bell pepper (chopped)
  • 3 cloves garlic (chopped)
  • teaspoon Hungarian paprika powder (sweet)
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme
  • ½ teaspoon oregano (dried)
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper powder
  • ¼ teaspoon crushed chilli
  • 300 grams long-grain rice
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  • Cut the sausage into thin slices and put in the skillet. Fry on a medium heat until the fat melts and the sausage will be crispy. Using tongs, transfer the crispy sausage to a plate and set aside.
  • Put the onion, green bell pepper, celery and carrot on the fat of the sausage. Cook and stirring for 2-3 minutes.
  • Add the diced chicken, cook and stirring until the meat is white (about 5-6 minutes).
  • Add the salt, paprika powder, thyme, oregano, cayenne pepper, chili and garlic. Stir it well and add 4 cups cold water. Bring to a boil and cook for 5 minutes.
  • Wash the rice and drain completely.
  • Add the rice stir once. Turn down the heat, cover and cook for 18-20 minutes. It’s important to do not stir the rice because to avoid mushy results.
  • Turn off the heat and leave the jambalaya to rest for 10 minutes.
  • Add the crispy sausage, stir once and serve.

Notes

Jambalaya is perfect itself, does not need a garnish or more seasoning. But if you like the very spicy taste, add more cayenne pepper.