How To Make The Best CAJUN DIRTY RICE | Cajun rice easy recipe

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground chicken

Ground turkey is leaner and lower in calories.

chicken liver

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned mushrooms

Tofu is a plant-based protein, while canned mushrooms are more affordable.

cajun seasoning

🥗Healthier: homemade spice blend

💰Cheaper: creole seasoning

Homemade blends can control sodium levels.

Season shrimp and chicken thighs with bay seasoning, creole seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, all purpose chicken seasoning, and bitter orange juice.

Heat 2-3 tablespoons of olive oil in a pot over medium-high heat.

Saute chicken thighs cut into small pieces until cooked, about 5 minutes, then remove from heat.

In the same pot, saute shrimp for 30 seconds on each side, then remove from heat.

Add cooked chicken back to the pot along with andouille sausage and fry for 1-2 minutes.

Add red bell pepper, onion, and green bell pepper, cooking for 2 minutes until slightly softened.

Add seasoning mixture and 1 cup of low sodium chicken stock and 2 cups of water.

Rinse 2.5 cups of rice and add it to the pot once the water is boiling, stirring quickly.

Reduce heat to medium-low and let the liquid reduce.

Add 2-3 tablespoons of butter and fresh thyme, stirring to combine.

Cover and steam for 10-15 minutes until rice is cooked.

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