Paella Meets Jambalaya - The Ultimate Fusion Rice Dish! This Dish Deserves a Standing Ovation!

chorizo

🥗Healthier: turkey sausage

💰Cheaper: smoked sausage

Turkey sausage reduces fat while maintaining flavor.

shrimp

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Tofu provides a plant-based protein alternative.

Season chicken legs and thighs with salt and black pepper on both sides.

Heat garlic olive oil in a large skillet until it reaches 365 degrees.

Sauté a large chopped onion until golden brown.

Add the seasoned chicken to the skillet and brown it to create a beautiful color.

Once the chicken is browned, add the rice and sauté it like making risotto.

Add chopped garlic, diced celery, green and red bell peppers, and smoked andouille sausage to the skillet.

Stir in the baked ham, tarragon, thyme, saffron, bay leaf, and cayenne pepper.

Add water or chicken broth to the mixture and bring to a boil.

Reduce heat and let it simmer until the rice is cooked and has absorbed the liquid.

Add shrimp and sea scallops towards the end of cooking until they are cooked through.

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