Andouille and Chicken Jambalaya

Recipe Courtesy of Emeril Lagasse

Show: Emeril LiveEpisode: Creole vs. Acadiana

Rated: 5 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (41)

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Cook Time:
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Level:
Easy
Yield:
10 to 12 servings

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Ingredients

1/2 cup vegetable oil
3 cups chopped onions
1 cup chopped bell peppers
3 teaspoons salt
1 1/4 teaspoons cayenne
1 pound andouille, chorizo, or other smoked sausage cut crosswise into 1/4 inch slices
1 1/2 pounds boneless white and dark chicken meat, cut into 1 inch cubes
3 bay leaves
3 cups medium-grain white rice
6 cups water
1 cup chopped green onions

Directions

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. Stirring often, brown the vegetables for about 20 minutes, or until they are caramelized and dark brown in color. Scrape the bottom and sides of the pt to loosen any browned particles. Add the sausage and cook, stirring often for 10 to 15 minutes, scraping the bottom and sides of the pot to loosen any browned particles. Season the chicken with the remaining 1 teaspoon salt and remaining 1/4 teaspoon cayenne. Add the chicken and the bay leaves to the pot. Brown the chicken for 8 to 10 minutes, scrapping the bottom of the pot to loosen any browned particles. Add the rice and stir for 2 to 3 minutes to coat it evenly. Add the water, stir to combine, and cover. Cook over medium heat for 30 to 35 minutes, without stirring, or until the rice is tender and the liquid has been absorbed. Remove the pot from the heat and let stand, covered for 2 to 3 minutes. Remove the bay leaves. Stir in the green onions and serve.

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recipe Andouille and Chicken Jambalaya
Joolsey Somerville, MA 09-18-2009
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Delicious!
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

I made this for four friends, and all but one everyone loved it and asked for seconds! I added a can of Rotel, but I think... the recipe would've been perfect with or without it. A few sprinkles of black pepper with the green onions made a nice finishing touch. Next time, I would 1) double the amount of peppers and 2) cook the chicken separately and add it near the end of the cooking cycle, as to not overcook it.Read more
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Kim Temecula, CA 09-10-2009
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A fast and easy shortcut to this recipe (30 min. to done)
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I have made this recipe for family and friends...and all love it! Due to shortness in time, I have found easy ways to cut... the time of preparation down. 1. Add all cayenne at the start 2. Use boil in a bag rice (2-3 bags), and add this at the very end 3. Use store-bought, cooked rotisserie chicken instead of cooking raw chicken. 4. Therefore, exclude the water. This way you can make it in a half an hour. When the veggies are carmelizing I'm microwaving the rice, and cutting the andouille. After sausage is cooked, I add the drained rice the cubed, cooked, chicken. Then stir, warm, and serve. Read more
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Wesley Tampa, FL 08-30-2009
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Awsome
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I haven't made Jambalaya in a long time and this was the closest recipe that I could find that was to that of my... Grandmothers. It was the closet thing Ive ever had to hers and it defiantly brought back memories. Will absolutely make again.Read more
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donya stevenson ranch, CA 06-13-2009
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Rice Lovers Heaven
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

This is my first time attempting to make jambalaya. BE FOREWARNED: this dish is not saucy or soupy by any means. It is a... very tasy rice dish with little to no sauce. I anticipated a saucy type of jambalaya, but this recipe is more of a seasoned, savory rice dish with chunks of chicken and sausage. I substituted the andouille for smoked turkey kielbasa since I don't eat pork. My family liked the dish very much. I am going to search for a more saucy recipe with some tomatoes. I did enjoy this dish though, it's just not what I expected. If you love rice, you will love this recipe. I would have given it 5 stars if it were saucy. Read more
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Evan Studio City, CA 04-09-2009
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Tasty Jumbalaya
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I'm a novice cook and I was amazed at the ease of making this dish, considering how good it was.
recipe Andouille and Chicken Jambalaya
BRETT Bellbrook, OH 02-01-2009
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another great meal
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I have made this several times...everyone always loves it. It is a tailgating favorite. I chop and ziplock bag all the... ingrediants before we go to the game. Fire up the camp stove and dump everything in the pot....its done in no time!!!! Other tailgaters are always asking for a sample...and of course I let them try it!!! I made it today for the Super Bowl...but I used Brown Rice....it turned out great and much healthier with the Brown Rice. Read more