Cajun Style Jambalaya

Creole or red jambalaya includes tomatoes while the Cajun style does not. Either way, it is a spicy and robust dish that epitomizes the soul of New Orleans. Here's my recipe for Cajun style jambalaya.

30 minutes Prep: 10 minutes Cook: 20 minutes

1059 calories per serving view nutrition facts

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Ingredients

1	pound	chicken strips	boneless, skinless
1/2	teaspoon	onion powder
1/2	teaspoon	garlic powder
1/2	teaspoon	oregano	fried
1/2	teaspoon	basil	dried
1/2	teaspoon	thyme	dried
1/2	teaspoon	cayenne pepper
1/2	teaspoon	black pepper
1/2	teaspoon	celery salt
2	x	bay leaves
2	tablespoons	paprika
3	cups	long grain rice
1	x	olive oil	as needed
12	ounces	chorizo sausage	cut into medium dice
1	x	green bell pepper	chopped
2	x	jalapeno peppers	chopped
1	medium	onion	chopped
5	bunches	scallions, spring or green onions	chopped
3	x	celery flakes	chopped
6	cloves	garlic	chopped
6	cups	chicken broth
1	teaspoon	salt

Directions

Trim the fat from the chicken thighs and then cut them into quarters.

Season them with salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper.

Heat up a large pot, add olive oil, and brown the chicken on each side.

Remove the chicken with a slotted spoon, set aside and then brown the sausage.

Remove the sausage and then sauté the peppers, onions, and celery.

Do not drain the grease between each item.

Use it to sauté the next item and add flavor to the final dish. Sauté the vegetables until, soft.

One minute before they are done add the garlic.

Then add the chicken, sausage, broth, rice and seasonings.

Cover, bring to a boil, and then simmer for 15 minutes.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 630g

Amount per Serving

Calories 1059 32% of calories from fat

	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 38.0g	58%
Saturated Fat 14.0g	68%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 85mg	28%
Sodium 2448mg	102%
Total Carbohydrate 135.0g	45%
Dietary Fiber 4.0g	15%
Sugars 8.0g
Protein 41.0g	82%

Vitamin A	33%		Vitamin C	16%
Calcium	10%		Iron	51%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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