Cajun Jambalaya - cooking recipe

Ingredients

5 to 6 chicken thighs
1 1/2 lb. Andouille sausage
4 c. chopped onion
3 chopped bell peppers
1 chopped red or yellow pepper
1 Tbsp. minced garlic
3 1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
2 bay leaves
2 1/2 c. white rice
1/2 c. cubed, smoked ham
3 1/2 c. water or stock

Preparation

Brown sausage in large, deep pot.
Remove and add chicken. Cook chicken until done.
Remove.
Throw in vegetables and ham and cook until tender.
Add spices.
Add sausage and debone chicken. Stir thoroughly.
Add water to cover.
Bring to boil; turn down and cover.
Cook about 20 minutes until rice is done.
Stir occasionally to avoid sticking.
Serve with salad and garlic bread.
A Louisiana favorite!