Description
Spicy Louisiana classic Creole Jambalaya blends soulful Cajun traditions with rich, hearty ingredients that dance across your palate. Sausage, shrimp, and tender chicken mingle with aromatic rice, creating a one-pot masterpiece you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Meats:
- 2 chicken breasts, diced
- 0.5 pounds (226 grams) shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 medium hot dogs or sausages (e.g., chicken hotdogs), sliced
Vegetables:
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 tomatoes, chopped
- 1 hot chili pepper, chopped
- 1 small red bell pepper, chopped
- 110 grams tomato paste
- 5 spring onions, chopped
Spices and Liquids:
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper or chili powder
- 3.5 cups raw rice (long grain)
- 2 cups chicken stock
- 2 cups water
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon thyme
- 1 tablespoon spice mix
- 1 chicken seasoning cube
Instructions
- Craft a zesty spice blend by combining selected seasonings in a compact mixing vessel.
- Liberally coat chicken and shrimp with a portion of the aromatic spice mixture.
- Warm a spacious pot over medium-high temperature, introducing a thin layer of culinary oil.
- Sear chicken pieces until golden brown, then transfer to a temporary holding plate.
- Within the same pot, introduce additional oil if necessary, then gently sauté aromatic vegetables including onions, garlic, tomatoes, chili, and bell peppers until they soften and release their fragrant essence.
- Incorporate tomato paste, spring onions, and remaining spice blend, allowing flavors to meld for approximately one minute.
- Fold rice into the vegetable medley, ensuring each grain is thoroughly coated with the rich mixture.
- Pour in chicken stock, water, salt, thyme, and seasoning cube. Bring liquid to a vigorous boil, then immediately reduce heat to low.
- Cover pot and allow jambalaya to simmer for 20 minutes, or until rice absorbs liquid and reaches tender perfection.
- Gently fold in previously cooked chicken, raw shrimp, and sliced hot dogs.
- Replace lid and let ingredients harmonize for several minutes until shrimp transforms from translucent to opaque.
- Serve piping hot, presenting a vibrant, flavor-packed Creole classic.
Notes
- Swap protein options easily to customize the jambalaya for different dietary needs, like using tofu for vegetarians or lean turkey instead of chicken.
- Adjust spice levels by reducing or increasing the amount of chili pepper, making it mild for kids or extra hot for spice lovers.
- Consider using brown rice for a more nutritious version with added fiber and nutrients, though cooking time might slightly increase.
- Prep ingredients beforehand to streamline cooking process, chopping vegetables and measuring spices in advance can save time during actual cooking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Creole
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 66g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg