Chicken jambalaya
9
Points®
Total time: 1 hr • Prep: 20 min • Cook: 40 min • Serves: 4 • Difficulty: Easy
This tasty, Cajun-style chicken dish is perfect for relaxed, informal eating.
Ingredients
Brown Rice, dry
300 g, long grain
Vegetable Oil
2 teaspoon(s)
Chicken breast, skinless, raw
450 g
Celery, cooked
3 stick(s), sliced
Onion
1 large, chopped
Chilli Powder
¼ teaspoon(s), level
Peppers, all types
1 medium, deseeded and chopped
Discovery Foods Deep South Cajun Spice Mix
10 g, (2 tsp)
Salt
1 pinch, and freshly ground black pepper
Paprika
¼ teaspoon(s), level
Oregano, Dried
½ teaspoon(s), level
Ground Cumin
½ teaspoon(s), level
Coriander, Dried
½ teaspoon(s), level
Thyme, Fresh
1 sprig(s), or 1 tsp dried thyme
Tomato
4 medium, chopped
Instructions
1
Cook the rice in plenty of boiling, lightly salted water until tender, about 12 minutes.
2
Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large non-stick frying pan or wok and add the chicken. Cook, stirring, for about 6-8 minutes, until browned all over. Add the celery, onion, green pepper and garlic. Cook for about 3 more minutes, stirring often, until the vegetables are softened slightly.
3
Add the chilli, paprika, cumin, coriander, thyme and tomatoes. Cook gently, stirring occasionally, for a further 5 minutes.
4
Drain the rice thoroughly, then add it to the frying pan or wok, stirring well to mix everything together. Season with salt and pepper, then serve.
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