Tuesday, February 7, 2017

ONE POT CHICKEN AND DIRTY RICE


ONE POT CHICKEN AND DIRTY RICE
From The Chunky Chef

  • MARINADE:
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 1/2 tsp dried minced onion
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 tsp oregano
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • Tbsp enough olive oil to make a paste about 1
  • REST OF DISH:
  • 2 Tbsp Olive oil
  • 1 link of andouille sausage sliced into 1/4" slices
  • 4 bone-in skin on chicken thighs
  • 1 medium yellow onion diced
  • 1 jalapeno pepper seeded and diced
  • 2 celery stalks diced
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
  • pinch of red pepper flakes
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup DRY long-grain rice
  • 2 1/4 cup chicken stock or broth
  • Sliced green onions for garnish
  • Minced fresh parsley for garnish

  • Combine all marinade ingredients in a medium sized mixing bowl. Add chicken thighs and turn to coat. Set aside.Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.Add drizzle of olive oil to dutch oven and heat over MED-HIGH heat. Brown andouille sausage on both sides, then transfer sausage to a plate.Add chicken thighs, skin side down, and sear for 2-3 minutes per side, to develop a nice crispy skin.Transfer chicken to plate with the sausage, and use a paper towel to wipe out any black bits from the pan. Brown bits and pan drippings are good to leave in though.Lower heat to MED-LOW and add in chopped onion, jalapeno and celery. Saute for about 2-3 minutes, until softened.Add cayenne, red pepper flakes and salt and pepper and stir.Add rice and chicken stock, give it a stir, and let simmer for 1 minute.Nestle chicken thighs and sausage on top of the rice (pour in the juices that are left on the plate as well). Return to a simmer, then cover.Bake at 350 degrees for 35 minutes (covered).Remove cover and bake another 10-15 minutes, until liquid is absorbed into the rice Garnish with sliced green onions and minced parsley!

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3 comments:

Kate said...

Looks deliciously yummy! :)

Anonymous said...

I think I'd leave out the jalapeño, but it looks delicious!

Barb said...

I love anything with rice