====== Jambalaya ====== ===== Serving ===== Makes enough for 2 good portions ===== Ingredients ===== * 2 chorizo style sausages * 2 chicken thigh fillets / chicken breast strips * 2 rashers of smoked bacon * 1 small onion * 1 clove of garlic * 1 stick of celery * 1/2 a green pepper * 2 tsp [[CreoleSeasoning|Creole Seasoning]] * 1 227g tin of chopped tomatoes * 175ml chicken stock * 150g large king prawns (Not for Ollie) * 125g long grain rice * Olive oil * Parsley * Spring onions * Lemon Wedges ===== Method ===== - Slice the chicken into 3cm pieces - Chop the onion, celery and pepper into chunks - Cut the sausages into 6 pieces - Finely chop / crush the garlic - Slice the spring onions - Have a beer - Heat some olive oil in a big pan with a lid - Sizzle the bacon, chicken and sausage for a few minutes until well browned - Remove the meat with a slotted spoon and keep aside - Add the onion, pepper, garlic and celery to the pan, season well and fry until going golden at the edges - Add the creole seasoning, fry for another minute - Stir in the rice, tomatoes, browned meat, stock and then cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes - Occasionally check its not getting too dry (add a little boiling water if so) - Check the seasoning - Ensure the chicken is thoroughly cooked with no pink meat and the juices run clear - Stir in the prawns and turn off the heat - Wait 5 minutes - Serve sprinkled with the chopped parsley and spring onions with a lemon wedge on the side