5. Chicken Jambalaya

A family favorite! With prepared chicken, this recipe is fast and will feed MANY! Serve with Louisiana hot sauce. 

INGREDIENTS:

3 or 4 pounds chicken, chopped or sliced
6 tbsp flour
4 tbsp vegetable oil
2 tbsp salt
1/2 tsp red pepper
1 large onion, chopped
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup chopped bell pepper
1/2 cup green onions and tops, minced
4 cups water
2 cups raw rice
1 clove garlic, minced
7 bouillon cubes

DIRECTIONS:

1. Season cut chicken with salt and pepper.  Using a large, heavy pot, brown chicken in oil with burner on medium heat.  Set browned chicken aside.  
2. Fry onions, celery, bell pepper, green onions, and bouillon cubes in the same heavy pot until wilted, not brown.  Then add the flour and brown.  
3. Add water, rice, chicken, and garlic and mix.  Cover and cook on low heat until rice is done, about 30 minutes.