Jambalaya on the Grill

Name: Jambalaya on the Grill
Ingredients: canola or olive oil, for cooking; 1 lb skinless, boneless chicken thighs; 1 lb. garlic or farmers' sausage; salt and freshly ground pepper; 1 onion, chopped; 1 red bell pepper, chopped; 2-3 celery stalks, chopped; 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 2 Tbsp. tomato paste; 1 pint cherry tomatoes, some halved, some whole (or a couple of diced tomatoes); 1 cup long-grain white rice; 2 tsp. each garlic powder, oregano and paprika; a few sprigs of thyme; 2 bay leaves; salt and freshly ground black pepper; 2 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth; 1/2 lb raw shrimp, peeled and deveined; a handful of chopped flat-leaf parsley or cilantro

AuthorJulie

Yields1 Serving

canola or olive oil, for cooking

1 lb skinless, boneless chicken thighs

1 lb. garlic or farmers' sausage

salt and freshly ground pepper

1 onion, chopped

1 red bell pepper, chopped

2-3 celery stalks, chopped

4 garlic cloves, finely chopped

2 Tbsp. tomato paste

1 pint cherry tomatoes, some halved, some whole (or a couple of diced tomatoes)

1 cup long-grain white rice

2 tsp. each garlic powder, oregano and paprika

a few sprigs of thyme

2 bay leaves

salt and freshly ground black pepper

2 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth

1/2 lb raw shrimp, peeled and deveined

a handful of chopped flat-leaf parsley or cilantro

Preheat the grill to medium-high and set a large, heavy cast iron skillet directly on grate. Place the chicken thighs and sausage on the grill alongside it and cook, turning, until charred and cooked through. Remove to a wood cutting board and when it's cool enough to handle, cut into bite-sized pieces.

Meanwhile, add a drizzle of oil to the skillet, and when it's hot add the onion, bell pepper, celery, and garlic. Cook, stirring often, for 4-5 minutes or until softened. Add the tomato paste and cook for another minute, then stir in the tomatoes, scraping up browned bits. Mix in the rice, spices, thyme and bay leaves. Add the stock; season with salt and pepper and bring to a simmer. Move the pan to a cooler spot (or reduce the heat), cover with foil, and simmer until almost all the liquid is absorbed, 20–30 minutes.

Season shrimp with salt and pepper; quickly cook on the hot grill, then mix into the rice along with the chicken and sausage. Toss to combine and top with parsley.

Categorygrilling, one dish

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