Description
Southern Chicken Bog is a hearty one-pot dish that combines succulent chicken and smoky sausage with flavorful rice, perfect for family gatherings or chilly evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 bone-in
- skinless chicken thighs
- 1/2 pound smoked sausage (preferably Andouille or Kielbasa)
- sliced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion
- diced
- 2 cloves garlic
- minced
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional
- for heat)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley
- chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic and sliced sausage to the pot, cooking for an additional 3 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in the chicken thighs, paprika, turmeric, thyme, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper, cooking until the chicken is slightly browned.
- Add the rice to the pot, followed by the chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer.
- Cover and cook for 25-30 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the chicken is cooked through. Remove the chicken thighs and shred the meat, then return it to the pot.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider adding some chopped bell peppers or carrots. Adjust the cayenne pepper for desired heat levels.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: One-Pot
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 620 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 1100 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 53 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 42 g
- Cholesterol: 125 mg
Keywords: Southern Chicken Bog Recipe, one-pot meal, comfort food, chicken recipe, rice dish