Jambalaya

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 3 cups roughly chopped white onion
• 1 cup chopped green bell pepper
• 2 stalks chopped celery
• 1 lb andouille sausage, cut into 1/4 inch slices
• 1 1/2 lb boneless chicken breast or thigh, cut into 1 inch cubes
• 3 cups medium grain rice
• 4 cups chicken stock
• 2 cups water
• 1 cup green onion

Instructions

• Step 1

  Heat the oil in a large cast-iron Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the onions, bell peppers, 2 teaspoons of the salt, and 1 teaspoon of the cayenne.

• Step 2

  Stir often and brown vegetables for around 20 minutes

• Step 3

  Scrape the bottom of the pan

• Step 4

  Add sausage and cook for 10-15 minutes

• Step 5

  Season the chicken with salt and 1/4 tsp cayenne.

• Step 6

  Add chicken and bay leaves to the pot and brown chicken for 8-10 minutes

• Step 7

  Add rice and stir for 2-3 minutes

• Step 8

  Add water and chicken stock

• Step 9

  Cover over medium heat for 30-35 minutes without stirring or until rice is tender

• Step 10

  Serve with green onions and Crystal hot sauce