Selena Ballard
@selballard
Southern Chicken Perlo with Andouille Sausage
A hearty and flavorful Southern dish featuring tender chicken and spicy andouille sausage, cooked with rice and seasoned to perfection. This one-pot meal is perfect for family gatherings or a comforting dinner.
Details
- Cuisine:american
- Meal Type:dinner
- Difficulty:medium
- Estimated Cost:N/A
- Ingredients:13
- Views:6
Recipe Information
- Prep time20 min.
- Cook time1 min.
- Total time21 min.
- Servings6
Ingredients
- 3 pounds
- 6 cups
- 1, halved
- 1
- 1 sprig
- to taste
- to taste
- 1 tablespoon
- 1 pound, cut into bite-size pieces
- 1 1/2 cups
- 1 teaspoon
- 3 cups
- 2, peeled and chopped (optional)
Cooking Instructions
Follow our step-by-step guide on how to make Southern Chicken Perlo with Andouille Sausage.
Step 1
To start your delicious chicken and rice dish, grab a large pot and place a whole chicken inside.
Step 2
Pour in enough water to completely cover the chicken, then toss in a halved onion, a bay leaf, a sprig of thyme, and a sprinkle of salt and pepper.
Step 3
Set the pot over medium-high heat and bring everything to a lively boil.
Step 4
Once it’s bubbling away, lower the heat to medium-low, cover the pot, and let it simmer gently for about 50 minutes, or until the chicken is tender and juicy.
Step 5
When the chicken is ready, carefully transfer it to a cutting board or platter and let it cool completely.
Step 6
Once it’s cool enough to handle, remove the bones, skin, and any excess fat, then chop the chicken into bite-sized pieces and set it aside.
Step 7
Next, in a heavy pot, warm up some olive oil over medium heat.
Step 8
Add in the andouille sausage pieces and let them sizzle until they’re beautifully browned on all sides, filling your kitchen with a mouthwatering aroma.
Step 9
Now, stir in the uncooked rice along with a dash of paprika, making sure to coat the rice in the flavorful oil and pick up those tasty browned bits from the bottom of the pot.
Step 10
Pour in the chicken broth and add the browned sausage pieces, bringing the mixture to a boil.
Step 11
Once it’s bubbling, reduce the heat, cover the pot, and let it cook until the rice has absorbed all that delicious broth, which should take about 30 minutes.
Step 12
When the rice is perfectly cooked, fluff it up with a fork and gently fold in the chopped chicken pieces.
Step 13
For an extra touch of flavor and a pop of color, consider topping it off with some chopped hard-cooked eggs just before serving.
Step 14
Enjoy this comforting dish that’s sure to warm your heart and satisfy your taste buds!.