Authentic Cajun Jambalaya

andouille sausage

🥗Healthier: turkey sausage

💰Cheaper: smoked sausage

Turkey sausage reduces fat while maintaining flavor.

shrimp

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Chicken breast is a leaner protein option.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil provides healthy fats.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Vegetable broth is lower in calories.

Heat vegetable oil in a 17-quart Magnalite pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add quartered andouille sausage; sauté until browned and crispy.

Remove the sausage from the pot, leaving the fat and oil behind.

Reduce heat to low; add 1 lb of butter to the pot and let it melt.

Once the butter is melted, add white sugar to the pot and stir to caramelize it until it reaches a golden color.

Cut chicken thighs into large chunks and add them to the pot after the sugar has caramelized.

Cook the chicken until browned, about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Once the chicken is browned, add the previously cooked sausage back into the pot.

Continue cooking for an additional 5 minutes to combine flavors.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

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