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Jambalaya On A Stick Recipe

Fire up the grill for this vibrant Jambalaya On A Stick recipe! Succulent shrimp and chicken marinated in a zesty Cajun-inspired sauce, threaded onto skewers with bell peppers and onions, then grilled to perfection. Served alongside fluffy rice and a spicy tomato dipping sauce, it's a flavour explosion in every bite. Perfect for summer BBQs or a fun weeknight meal!

Prep Time 45 mins
Cook Time 45 mins
Calories 480.1 kcal
Protein 58g
Rating 4.0 (1 Reviews)
Jambalaya On A Stick

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Jambalaya On A Stick

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How to Make Jambalaya On A Stick

  1. Thaw 1 pound of shrimp if frozen.
  2. Peel and devein 1 pound of shrimp.
  3. In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the shrimp, 1 pound of sliced Andouille sausage, 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast (cut into 1-inch cubes), 1 green bell pepper (seeded and cut into 1-inch pieces), and 1/2 cup chopped onion.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup white wine vinegar, 1 cup tomato sauce, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 tablespoon dried thyme, 1 tablespoon your favorite hot pepper sauce (adjust to taste), and 2 cloves minced garlic.
  5. Pour half of the marinade over the meat and vegetables in the bag.
  6. Seal the bag tightly and refrigerate for 1-2 hours, turning occasionally.
  7. Refrigerate the remaining marinade.
  8. Remove the meat and vegetables from the bag; discard the marinade.
  9. Thread the meat and vegetables alternately onto 24 wooden skewers.
  10. Preheat grill to medium heat.
  11. Grill the skewers for 12-14 minutes, turning occasionally, until the shrimp are opaque and the chicken is cooked through.
  12. While the skewers are grilling, heat the remaining marinade in a small saucepan over medium heat for 5 minutes.
  13. Cook 2 cups of rice according to package directions.
  14. Stir in 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley into the cooked rice.
  15. Serve the rice on a platter alongside the grilled skewers.
  16. Serve the warm tomato sauce on the side for dipping.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

44 g

Sugar

9g

Fat

38g

Carbs

11g

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