Recipe: Chicken and Sausage Jambalaya

Greetings All,

It is fitting that I would be posting Cajun recipes from Cafe Du Monde in Covinton, Louisiana.  Here it is!

Your brother in Christ,
Faron


Chicken and Sausage Jambalaya

Ingredients:
4 Chicken breasts
2 tbl. of vegetable oil
2 Cups of onion, chopped
¾ Cup of bell pepper, chopped
¾ Cup of green onions, chopped
1 tbl. of minced garlic
3 tbls. Minced parsley
2 pkgs. Of hot sausage
2 bay leaves, crushed
¼ tsp. cayenne pepper
½ tsp. chili powder
¼ tsp. thyme and basil
1/8 tsp. of cloves and mace
Salt and pepper to taste
3 cups of uncooked rice
6 cups of water

Preparation:
Coat chicken breast in chili powder, paprika, garlic, and Tony’s seasoning; brown in oil in pot, both sides. Remove chicken; add onions, green pepper, green onions, garlic, parsley; sauté for 15 minutes. Add sausage and seasoning. Cook for 5 minutes. Dice chicken and add. Add rice; mix well; add water. Bring to boil; reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 35 to 45 minutes. Stirring occasionally. Increase heat to medium. Cook uncovered for 10 minutes, stirring frequently.