Description
Savor the bold flavors of this Halal Jambalaya, featuring tender chicken and savory turkey sausage in a vibrant, spice-infused dish perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
- Boneless chicken thighs
- Turkey sausage
- Bell peppers
- Yellow onion
- Garlic
- Long-grain rice
- Canned tomatoes
- Chicken broth
- Cajun seasoning
- Green onions
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients: Chop the onion, bell peppers, and garlic.
- Sauté aromatics: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onions and sauté until translucent (about 5 minutes).
- Cook chicken: Add seasoned chicken thighs, cooking until golden brown on all sides (8-10 minutes).
- Incorporate sausage and veggies: Stir in sliced turkey sausage, bell peppers, and garlic; cook for another 3-4 minutes.
- Mix rice and tomatoes: Add rinsed rice, canned tomatoes, chicken broth, and Cajun seasoning; stir well to combine.
- Simmer: Bring to a gentle simmer, cover, and cook on low heat for 20-25 minutes or until rice is fully cooked.
- Serve: Garnish with chopped green onions before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Halal
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: For added flavor, allow spices to bloom in oil before adding other ingredients. To customize this dish, consider swapping turkey sausage for shrimp or tofu for a unique twist.