CAJUN JAMBALAYA

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One way to distinguish between Cajun and Creole jambalaya: Traditional Cajun cooking doesn't include tomatoes. It does contain plenty of thyme, paprika, and oregano for a flavorful dinner.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Chicken Chicken Thighs

Time 1h10m

Yield Serves 8 to 10

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

3 tablespoons safflower oil
1 1/4 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
3/4 pound Andouille sausage, thinly sliced on bias
1 medium onion, cut into small pieces (2 cups)
2 ribs celery, cut into small pieces (1 cup)
1 small green bell pepper, cut into small pieces (1 cup)
4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced (2 tablespoons)
2 cups long-grain white rice
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
4 cups low-sodium chicken broth

Steps:

Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large enameled cast-iron skillet over medium-high. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Add chicken to skillet. Cook, turning occasionally to brown chicken all over, about 8 minutes. Remove chicken to a plate, leaving oil in skillet.
Add sausage, cook turning once to brown, about 1 minute per side. Remove to plate with chicken, leaving oil in skillet. Reduce heat to medium. Add remaining tablespoon oil, onion, celery, bell pepper, garlic, and 1 teaspoon salt. Cook, scraping brown bits from bottom of pan and stirring occasionally, until very soft and golden, about 8 minutes.
Add rice and cook, stirring constantly, 1 minute. Add bay leaf, paprika, cayenne, oregano, and thyme and continue to cook, stirring constantly, 1 minute. Return meat and any accumulated juices to skillet. Stir in broth, increase heat, and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook until rice is tender, 20 minutes. Serve.

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