Heat 1 Tbsp olive oil in a Dutch oven or large pot. Brush chicken with olive oil, season with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and a dash of cayenne pepper. Place chicken in the pot and brown chicken on all sides, working in batches, you don't want to overcrowd the pot. You don't have to cook it all the way through as it will be cooked later on. Transfer chicken to a plate. Add the sausage to the same pot and saute for about 6 minutes until browned. Transfer to the plate along with the chicken.
Add another 1 Tbsp olive oil to the pot. Add the onion and garlic and saute for about 3-4 minutes until the onion is translucent. Add celery, green & red peppers to the same pot and saute for 5-7 minutes longer. Add the tomato, tomato paste, and the herbs (1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp onion powder, 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper, 1 tsp thyme, 1 tsp oregano, 3 bay leaves, and about 2 tsp salt & 1 tsp black pepper). Mix well and cook until all the vegetables and herbs are incorporated.
Add the Worchester sauce, Sriracha sauce, chicken stock and bring to a boil. Add the uncooked rice, chicken, and sausage to the pot. Return to a boil, and reduce the heat to low to simmer, covered, for about 30 minutes.
Add the green onions, parsley, lemon juice and shrimp and simmer, covered, for another 15 minutes.
Garnish with more parsley or green onions. Enjoy!
NOTES
You can use fresh or frozen shrimp in this recipe. If you use frozen, ensure that they are fully thawed before cooking them.
Make the jambalaya in a dutch oven or heavy bottomed pot. It will distribute heat more evenly and you won't get hot spots which can burn the food.
I use long grained brown rice, but you can use white. It will require a shorter cooking time, so adjust as needed.
Let the dish cool to room temperature before storing if making ahead.
NUTRITION
Nutrition Facts
Jambalaya
Amount Per Serving (401 g)
Calories 544Calories from Fat 180
% Daily Value*
Fat 20g31%
Saturated Fat 6.1g31%
Polyunsaturated Fat 13.9g
Cholesterol 162mg54%
Sodium 1635mg68%
Carbohydrates 51.6g17%
Fiber 3.4g14%
Sugar 3.4g4%
Protein 37.8g76%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword Cajun, healthy jambalaya recipe, one pot jambalaya