Jazzy New Orleans Chicken Recipes

JAZZY NEW ORLEANS CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a bowl, dredge chicken in flour, turning to coat all sides. In large sauce-pan, heat oil over medium heat: brown chicken, about 8 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate.
• In the same pan, cook sausage, garlic, onion, peppers, tomatoes, sugar, thyme, oregano, salt, allspice, and cayenne, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes or until peppers are softened. stir in rice. Add stock and bay leaves.
• Nestle chicken into rice, bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and cook for about 20-25 minutes, or until liquid is absorbed and juices run clear when chicken is pierced. Remove bay leaves. Serve sprinkled with parsley. Garnish with lemon wedges.

NEW ORLEANS-STYLE CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, brown chicken in 1 teaspoon oil; remove and set aside. In the same skillet, saute the carrots, mushrooms, onion and peppers in remaining oil for 5 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer., Add water; bring to a boil. Stir in the beans, rice mix and chicken; return to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30-35 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender., Stir in tomatoes; heat through. Just before serving, sprinkle with cheese.