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Brad's Campsite Jambalaya

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Brad's Campsite JambalayaZach DeSart

If you decide to make this out in the wild, pack the perishables in a cooler.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 8 servings

Ingredients

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 1/2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken thighs, cut into 1" pieces
1 pound andouille sausage, sliced
Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
1 large onion, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
4 celery stalks, chopped
4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 pint cherry tomatoes, some halved, some whole
2 cups long-grain white rice
2 tablespoons Creole seasoning
2 bay leaves
6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
3/4 pound medium shrimp, peeled, deveined
Handful of fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves with tender stems

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Prepare grill for high heat. Heat oil in a large wok or skillet set directly on grate. (If cooking indoors, place over high heat.) Add chicken and sausage; season with salt and pepper. Cook, turning often, until browned, about 5 minutes.

    Step 2

    Add onion, bell pepper, celery, and garlic. Cook, stirring often, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add tomato paste and cook, stirring, until it begins to darken, about 2 minutes. Mix in tomatoes, scraping up browned bits, then mix in rice, seasoning, and bay leaves. Add broth; season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil.

    Step 3

    Move wok to a cooler spot (or reduce heat), cover with foil, and simmer until almost all liquid is absorbed, 20–30 minutes.

    Step 4

    Season shrimp with salt and pepper; mix into rice. Cover and cook until rice is tender and shrimp are cooked through, 5–8 minutes. Top with parsley.

TagsRice BowlGrain BowlCajun & CreoleSouthernAmericanMainDinnerDairy FreeGluten FreeNut FreeGrillingWokCast Iron SkilletBon Appétit

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