Just Fleshy

CREOLE JAMBALAYA

 

 

 

Serving : 6

Ingredients

  • 4 boneless chicken thighs, skinned and diced

  • 1 large green pepper, seeded and sliced

  • 3 celery sticks, sliced

  • 4 spring onions, sliced

  • about 300 ml / 1/2 pint / 11/4 cups chicken stock

  • 400 g / 140 oz can tomatoes

  • 5 ml / 1 tsp ground cumin

  • 5 ml / 1 tsp ground allspice

  • 2.5 ml / 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper

  • 5 ml / 1 tsp dried thyme

  • 300 g / 10 oz / 1 1/2 cups long grain rice

  • 200 g / 7 oz cooked, peeled prawns

  • salt and black pepper

    Directions

  • Fry the chicken in a non-stick pan without fat, turning occasionally, until golden brown.

  • Add the pepper, celery and onions with 15 ml / 1 tbsp stock.  Cook for a few minutes to softern, then add the tomatoes, spices and thyme.

  • Stir in the rice and stock.  Cover closely and cook for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the rice is tender.  Add more stock if necessary.

  • Add the prawns and heat well.  Season and serve with a crisp salad.

 

  Nutritional Information

  • Energy                   282 Kcals / 1185 KJ

  • Fat                       3.37 g
  • Saturated fat         0.85 g
  • Cholesterol            51.33 mg
  • Fibre                    1.55g