Mild Chicken Jambalaya
A cozy one-pot jambalaya with tender chicken, fluffy rice, celery and carrot, seasoned with thyme and smoked paprika.
Fits Celiac, Hashimoto's, Pregnancy and 8 more diets
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Ingredients
- 150 g boneless, skinless chicken thigh, cut into small pieces
- ½ tsp gluten-free smoked paprika
- ½ tsp dried thyme
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 stalk celery, finely diced
- 1 carrot, finely diced
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- ½ cup uncooked white rice, rinsed
- 1.25 cup water
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Method
- Warm the oil in a pot; brown the chicken on all sides.5 min timer
- Stir in celery, carrot, garlic, paprika and thyme until fragrant.
- Add rice and water; bring the pot to a gentle boil.
- Cover and simmer until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.15 min timer
- Rest covered, then fold in parsley and serve.5 min timer
Why it works
- Gluten-free: Rice, chicken and single-ingredient seasonings keep the pot free of wheat, barley and rye.
- No spicy food: Mild smoked paprika and thyme season the chicken and rice without chili heat.
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