Jazzy New Orleans Chicken

This is one of my family's favorite chicken dishes. It's easy, and everything is made in one pot. This mom likes that.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 610 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon ground allspice
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 ¼ cups chicken stock
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• ¾ teaspoon dried thyme
• ¾ teaspoon dried oregano
• 2 red bell peppers, chopped
• 1 teaspoon brown sugar
• 1 (3 pound) whole chicken, skin removed and cut into pieces
• ½ pound smoked sausage
• 3 roma (plum) tomatoes, chopped
• 1 ½ cups long-grain white rice
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
• 1 lemon - sliced, for garnish

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Dredge chicken in flour, turning to coat all over.

Step 2

In large saucepan or Dutch oven, heat oil over medium heat. Brown chicken pieces about 8 minutes per side. Transfer to plate.

Step 3

Combine sausage, garlic, onion, peppers, tomatoes, sugar, thyme, oregano, salt, and allspice in the pan. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes or until peppers are softened.

Step 4

Stir in rice, and add stock. Nestle chicken into rice. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and cover. Cook for 20 to 25 minutes, or until liquid is absorbed and juices run clear when chicken is pierced. Serve sprinkled with parsley. Garnish with lemon slices if you like.