Follow these steps for perfect results
fryer chicken
small
celery
with leaves
onion
halved
garlic
long grain rice
smoked sausage
sliced into 1/2 inch pieces
smoked ham
cubed
butter
yellow onion
chopped
green bell pepper
chopped
fresh parsley
chopped
garlic
minced
tomato paste
bay leaf
large
thyme
salt
pepper
Tabasco sauce
In a large pot, cover the chicken with water and add celery, onion, and garlic.
Bring to a boil and cook until chicken is tender, about 1 hour.
Remove chicken and reserve the stock.
Separate the meat from the bones and set the meat aside.
In 5 cups of the reserved stock, add the rice.
Cook rice until all the liquid is absorbed, approximately 25 minutes.
In a Dutch oven, fry the sausage and ham until lightly browned, about 3 to 5 minutes.
Remove the sausage and ham and set aside.
Add butter to the Dutch oven.
Sauté the chopped yellow onion, green bell pepper, and parsley until tender, about 3 minutes.
Add the cooked chicken, sausage, and ham to the vegetable mixture.
Stir in the minced garlic, tomato paste, bay leaf, thyme, salt, pepper, and Tabasco sauce.
Add the cooked rice and mix thoroughly to combine all ingredients.
Cover and cook over low heat for 15 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent sticking.
Remove the bay leaf before serving.
Expert advice for the best results
Adjust the amount of Tabasco to your desired level of spiciness.
For a richer flavor, use homemade chicken stock.
Serve with a side of cornbread.
Everything you need to know before you start
20 minutes
Can be made a day ahead and reheated.
Serve in a bowl, garnished with a sprinkle of fresh parsley.
Serve hot.
Garnish with fresh parsley.
Serve with cornbread or crusty bread.
Complements the savory flavors
Provides a refreshing contrast
Discover the story behind this recipe
A staple dish in Cajun and Creole cuisine, often served at gatherings and celebrations.
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