Ingredients

  • 12 large shrimp, peeled and deviened, tail on
  • 2 boneless and skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 10 ounces Andouille sausage, cut into 1/2 inch slices
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 1 tablespoon dried thyme
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 Spanish onion, finely diced
  • 1/2 green bell pepper, diced
  • 1/2 red bell pepper, diced
  • 2 teaspoons Sriracha, or your favorite hot sauce
  • 2 cups uncooked white rice
  • 4 cups chicken stock
  • zest of half a lemon

Method

  • Combine the shrimp, chicken and spices in a bowl and mix well.
  • Add salt and pepper.
  • In a large saucepan, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over high heat and add the onion and peppers.
  • Cook for 3 minutes, until translucent.
  • Add minced garlic, bay leaves and Sriracha.
  • Stir in rice, then add the broth slowly.
  • Reduce heat to medium-low, cover tightly and cook until rice absorbs liquid and becomes tender, for about 15 minutes.
  • Remove and discard bay leaves.
  • When the rice is almost cooked, reduce the heat to low and add the shrimp, chicken, and andouille and cook until meat is done, about 10 minutes more.
  • Stir in the lemon zest, season to taste with salt and pepper and serve.