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Hairy Bikers Jambalaya Recipe

Hairy Bikers Jambalaya Recipe

Craving bold flavors from Hairy Bikers? This Hairy Bikers Jambalaya recipe brings Southern spice home. Learn how to make Hairy Bikers Jambalaya with simple steps and authentic taste.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course  Main Dish
Cuisine  Southern American
Servings 4
Calories 520 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 500 g chicken thighs bite-sized
  • 150 g chorizo sausage sliced
  • 200 g cooked prawns
  • 1 large onion chopped
  • 2 celery sticks sliced
  • 1 green bell pepper chunked
  • 4 tomatoes chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves crushed
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp paprika
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 2 bay leaves
  • Salt and pepper
  • 200 g long-grain rice
  • 500 ml chicken stock

Instructions
 

Prep the Chicken

  • Cut chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces. Remove excess fat. Season with salt and pepper. Heat 1 tbsp oil in large frying pan. Fry chicken 3-4 minutes until golden. Don't cook through. Remove to plate. Builds flavor base.

Cook the Chorizo

  • Add chorizo slices to same pan. Fry 1-2 minutes until oil releases. Rich red color appears. Remove with chicken. Save flavorful oil. Don't wipe pan clean. This step adds smoky depth everyone loves.

Sauté the Veggies

  • Add remaining oil to pan. Cook onion, celery, and green pepper 8 minutes. Stir occasionally. Veggies soften sweetly. Add crushed garlic. Cook 30 seconds until fragrant. Holy trinity foundation ready.

Add Spices and Tomatoes

  • Stir in paprika, cayenne, thyme, oregano, bay leaves. Cook 20 seconds. Smells amazing. Add chopped tomatoes with juices. Cook 5 minutes until softened. Sauce thickens naturally. Flavor explosion begins.

Simmer with Rice

  • Return chicken and chorizo to pan. Add rice. Stir 1 minute to coat. Pour in chicken stock. Season well. Bring to simmer. Cover and cook 20-25 minutes. Rice absorbs flavors perfectly. Fluff and serve.

Notes

  • Use picante chorizo for authentic heat.
  • Long-grain rice prevents mushiness.
  • Add prawns last 5 minutes to avoid rubbery texture.
  • Make it turkey: Swap chicken for leftovers.
  • Vegan version: Use plant-based sausage, skip prawns.
  • Double spices for extra kick. Spice lovers rejoice.
  • One-pot cleanup saves evenings.
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