Best Cajun Kebabs With Chicken And Andouille Recipes

WEEKNIGHT CHICKEN AND ANDOUILLE JAMBALAYA

Steps:

• Heat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• Heat the oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the sausage and cook until the meat starts to brown and the fat renders, 3 minutes. Transfer the sausage to a plate. Add the chicken and sprinkle the Creole seasoning over the chicken. Cook until the chicken is just beginning to color, 3 minutes. Transfer the chicken to the plate with the sausage.
• Reduce the heat to medium and then add the onion, celery, and poblano pepper to the residual oil in the skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables start to color, 5 to 7 minutes. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, 45 to 60 seconds. Add the rice and stir to coat. Stir in the tomato puree and stock and bring to a boil. Return the chicken and sausage to the skillet. Transfer to the oven and bake, uncovered, stirring once, until the rice is tender and the juices run clear when the chicken is pierced with the tip of a knife, 40 to 45 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool slightly. Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper. Serve immediately.
• Combine all ingredients in a small airtight container or mason jar. Shake to combine. Store in a cool, dry place for up to 3 months.

CAJUN KABOBS

Steps:

• Preheat broiler.
• Line baking tray with foil and spray with cooking spray.
• Place rack about 5-inches from heat.
• Mix garlic, paprika, cayenne, oregano, thyme, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper together in a small bowl.
• Cut chicken into 1-inch pieces.
• Spray chicken with cooking spray and toss them in spice mixture.
• Divide in half and thread on 2 kabob skewers.
• Place olive oil in small bowl and season with salt and pepper.
• Cut zucchini and squash into 2-inch pieces and toss in oil to coat.
• Divide in half and place on 2 skewers.
• Remove tray from oven and place skewers on the foil.
• Return to the oven and broil for 5 minutes.
• Nutritional info per serving. 263 cal; 42g pro, 7g carbo, 7g fat, 108mg chol, 632mg sodium exchanges - 1 veg, 4.4 meat, .5 fat.

CHICKEN AND ANDOUILLE GUMBO

Steps:

• In a small bowl, mix 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper; rub over chicken. In a Dutch oven, brown chicken in 2 tablespoons oil in batches; remove chicken from pan., Add remaining oil to the same pan; stir in flour until blended. Cook and stir over medium-low heat for 30 minutes or until browned (do not burn). Add onion, peppers and celery; cook and stir for 2-3 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer., Gradually add water and stock. Stir in the sausage, Worcestershire sauce, bay leaves, chicken and the remaining Cajun seasoning, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 hour or until chicken is very tender., Remove chicken from pan; cool slightly. Skim fat from gumbo and discard bay leaves. Shred chicken and return to gumbo; heat through. Discard bones. Serve gumbo over rice; top with green onions. Freeze option: Place individual portions of cooled gumbo freezer containers and freeze. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally and adding a little broth if necessary.