HOW TO MAKE JAMBALAYA ON THE BLACKSTONE GRIDDLE | FAT TUESDAY RECIPE | GRIDDLE RECIPES

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner, while chicken thighs are more budget-friendly.

shrimp

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Tofu is a plant-based protein, while beans are economical.

Warm up the 17-inch griddle to about 375 degrees.

Add 2 pounds of diced chicken to the griddle with a little oil to help it cook.

Cook the chicken until it starts to brown, moving it around occasionally.

Chop and add 2 stalks of celery, 2 green peppers, 1 red pepper, and 2 very big jalapenos to the griddle.

Sprinkle cajun seasoning over the chicken and veggies to taste.

Mix the veggies with the chicken and let them cook together.

Add 4 cups of uncooked rice to the griddle, breaking up any clumps to ensure it's spread out evenly.

Mix the rice in with the chicken and veggies, allowing it to cook slightly with them.

Check the chicken to ensure it’s cooking properly without overcooking it.

Add minced garlic to the mixture and stir it in, enjoying the aroma.

Move the mixture to a cooler side of the griddle and turn down the heat on the burners.

Add 1 pound of smoked sausage to the griddle, with a bit more oil if needed, and let it warm up and char.

Incorporate the sausage into the mixture and add half of the tomato sauce, mixing it all together.

Adjust the heat on the burners to low to avoid overcooking.

Add 2 pounds of shrimp to the griddle, mixing them with the sausage and other ingredients.

Cover the shrimp with a dome to help them cook through, adding a little more cajun seasoning if desired.

Stir the mixture occasionally to ensure even cooking and incorporate all flavors.

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