Name: Kimchi Jambalaya (Standard)
Prep time: 24 min
Cook time: 36 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Korean Fusion
Ingredients: 1 lb Chicken thighs-boneless, skinless, cut into 1-inch pieces; 1/2 lb Andouille sausage-sliced; 1 cup Onion-diced; 1 cup Bell pepper-diced (green or red); 2 cloves Garlic-minced; 1 cup Kimchi-chopped; 1 1/2 cups Long-grain rice; 3 cups Chicken broth; 1 tbsp Olive oil; 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning; 1 tsp Smoked paprika; 1/2 tsp Cayenne pepper (optional)

Recipe tier

A flavorful fusion dish combining the spice of kimchi with the heartiness of jambalaya. This version uses readily available ingredients and is perfect for a weeknight meal.

Total 1h

Serves 6

Steps 10

Ingredients 14

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Protein
1 lb 450 g Chicken thighs-boneless, skinless, cut into 1-inch pieces
lb 225 g Andouille sausage-sliced
Vegetables
1 cup 140 g Onion-diced
1 cup 140 g Bell pepper-diced (green or red)
2 cloves 6 g Garlic-minced
1 cup 150 g Kimchi-chopped
Rice & Broth
1 cups 300 g Long-grain rice
3 cups 720 mL Chicken broth
Spices & Seasonings
1 tbsp 15 mL Olive oil
1 tbsp 15 mL Cajun seasoning
1 tsp 5 mL Smoked paprika
tsp 2.5 mL Cayenne pepper (optional)
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste

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Instructions

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Heat Olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
Add Chicken from the Protein group and Andouille sausage and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from pot and set aside.
Add Onion and Bell pepper from the Vegetables group to the pot and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
Add Garlic from the Vegetables group and cook for 1 minute more.
Stir in Cajun seasoning, Smoked paprika, and Cayenne pepper (if using) from the Spices & Seasonings group.
Add Rice from the Rice & Broth group and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
Pour in Chicken broth from the Rice & Broth group and bring to a boil.
Stir in Kimchi from the Vegetables group and return Chicken and sausage to the pot.
Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until rice is cooked and liquid is absorbed.
Season with Salt and Black pepper from the Spices & Seasonings group to taste. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.