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Jambalaya is as synonymous with NOLA Cuisine as Gumbo! There are vicious debates about whether the dish is of French or Spanish origin. The word itself is from the French & Spanish word for Ham, Jambon. The a la is French, and the ya is said to be an African word for “Rice”. Personally, I can’t see how someone could dispute the dishes similarity to the Spanish Paella, but hey, my opinion is like everyone else’s: Worthless. Here is what we do know about Jambalaya: It’s delicious! So everyone quick arguing and get cooking! (Although I love that people in Louisiana argue about food!) Here is my recipe:
Chicken & Andouille Sausage Jambalaya Recipe
1 Tbsp Unsalted Butter
1 Cup Andouille Sausage, Diced
1/2 Cup Onion, Diced
1/2 Cup Bell Pepper, Diced
1/2 Cup Celery, Diced
2 Tbsp. Garlic, Minced
1/2 Cup Tomatoes, Diced
1/4 Cup Tomato Sauce
3/4 Cup Enriched Long grain Rice
1 3/4 Cup Chicken Stock
1 Tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
1 Tbsp Hot Sauce
1 Cup Boneless Chicken Thigh, Diced
(Seasoning Mix: 1/2 tsp Cayenne, 3/4 tsp White Pepper, 1 tsp Kosher Salt, 1/2 tsp Dried Thyme, 1/2 tsp Rubbed Sage, 3 Bay Leaves)
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Melt the butter, saute the Andouille until slightly browned. Add 1/2 of the trinity (onion, bell pepper, celery) saute until tender. Add the Tomato and cook for about one minute, then add the Tomato Sauce, cook 1 minute more. Add the Rice, cook 1 minute. Add the Stock, Worcestershire, Hot Sauce, Garlic, Seasoning Mix, Bay Leaves, the other half of the Trinity, and Raw Chicken. Stir well and bake uncovered for about 30-40 minutes, or until the rice is cooked, but still has a little bite. Top with chopped Parsley, and sliced Green Onions. Put on some Zydeco and enjoy!
Yield: 2-3 servings
**NOTE** You could substitute shrimp or other seafood for the chicken, and seafood stock for the chicken stock. You could also substitute ham, tasso, kielbasa, chorizo, etc, etc… for the Andouille. This dish is great for using up leftovers, its origins are all about stretching ingredients. As long as you keep the liquid/rice ratio you can use whatever you choose.
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I’m liking the site….but you still need to get up some graphics! What’s Nawhlins without some colorful images, eh?
Also, the comment box doesn’t seem like it is taking comments…it just has an animated circular arrow…
(I’m also email this to you just incase this doesn’t post….)
Can you cook the chicken jambalaya with chic breast instead of the thigh?
Yum Yum! My family really enjoyed this meal. It would be great served with some french bread. A great meal to impress friends!
I have made this recipe twice. I must say the second time I got more creative. I think you are right though, it is a meal that is meant to be stretched. You can make it a bit differently everytime, and it still is good, if you keep to the basics. The second time I cooked it, I added okra, because I like it. I have to watch the hot sauce though, my husband thinks the amount is just right, but it is a little hot for my taste. This northerner doesn’t go for the “Hot”. I think you can always add more hot sauce if you like. Anyway, thanks for the recipe, it has been thoroughly enjoyed.
I’ve made this three times… really great, authentic recipe! I’m going to make it today again…
It was delicious! Next time I’m cutting the cayenne in half though. It was a little too spicy.