Chicken, Ham, And Sausage Jambalaya

Total Time: 2 hrs 30 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 2 hrs

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 3 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut-up
• 2 lbs smoked sausage or 2 lbs kielbasa, sliced
• 1/2 lb ham, diced
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 3 cups coarsely chopped onions
• 1 cup chopped celery
• 2 medium green peppers, chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, peeled & minced
• 1 tablespoon spanish smoked paprika
• 2 (16 ounce) cans tomatoes, chopped
• 4 cups chicken stock
• 2 tablespoons chicken bouillon
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 tablespoon frank's red hot sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon red jalapeno powder or 1/2 teaspoon cayenne powder or 1 whole deseeded red jalapeno chile, chopped
• 2 cups uncooked raw rice
• 1 bunch green onion, finely chopped
• 1 bunch parsley, chopped

Recipe

• 1 add oil into an 8 quart pot that has been placed over moderate heat. add the chicken and cook until brown on each side. remove and set aside.
• 2 add the sausage & ham to the pot and lightly brown. remove and set aside.
• 3 season the chicken with salt and pepper, add to the pot, and brown on both sides. remove and set aside.
• 4 add the brown sugar and stir until melted.
• 5 add onions, celery & bell peppers. cook, stirring, until tender.
• 6 add the garlic and smoked paprika, tomatoes, chicken stock, bay leaves, red hot, black & hot pepper, chicken, sausages and ham.
• 7 bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer for 1 hour
• 8 taste to adjust seasonings. add the rice, stirring well.
• 9 bring back to a boil, cover and simmer over low heat 25-30 minutes.
• 10 stir in the green onions and parsley 5 minutes before serving.