Name: Best Jambalaya
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons peanut oil, divided; 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning; 10 ounces andouille sausage, sliced into rounds; 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1 inch pieces; 1 onion, diced; 1 small green bell pepper, diced; 2 stalks celery, diced; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 (16 ounce) can crushed Italian tomatoes; 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 teaspoon salt; 0.5 teaspoon hot pepper sauce; 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce; 1 teaspoon file powder; 1.25 cups uncooked white rice; 2.5 cups chicken broth

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Gather all ingredients.

Heat 1 tablespoon of peanut oil in a large heavy Dutch oven over medium heat. Season sausage and chicken pieces with Cajun seasoning. Sauté sausage until browned. Remove with slotted spoon, and set aside.

Add 1 tablespoon peanut oil, and sauté chicken pieces until lightly browned on all sides. Remove with a slotted spoon, and set aside.

In the same pot, sauté onion, bell pepper, celery, and garlic until tender.

Stir in crushed tomatoes, and season with red pepper, black pepper, salt, hot pepper sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and filé powder.

Stir in chicken and sausage. Cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Stir in the rice and chicken broth.

Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes, or until liquid is absorbed.

Serve and enjoy!

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Layered Flavor Building 🧅
Sauté the holy trinity (onions, celery, and bell peppers) until they're deeply caramelized to develop a rich, complex base flavor for your jambalaya.
Spice Bloom Technique 🌶️
Toast the Cajun seasoning and red pepper flakes in the oil for 30 seconds before adding other ingredients to release their full aromatic potential.
Rice Absorption Mastery 🍚
Let the rice rest covered off the heat for 10 minutes after cooking to ensure perfect moisture absorption and fluffy texture.
Protein Searing Secret 🍖
Sear the chicken and andouille sausage in batches to achieve a golden-brown crust and prevent steaming, which locks in maximum flavor.
Umami Bomb Boost 🧂
Add the file powder and Worcestershire sauce at the very end to amplify the depth of flavor without losing their subtle nuances.