Cajun Jambalaya (Original video)

Ingredients:

• 3 tablespoons kosher salt
• 2 tablespoons black pepper
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon onion powder
• 1 tablespoon white pepper
• 1 tablespoon cayenne
• 1 tablespoon paprika
• 1.5 teaspoons cumin
• 24 ounces beef smoked sausage
• Boneless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 2 tablespoons canola oil
• 2 cups parboiled rice
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 4 cups low-sodium chicken stock
• Green onions

Instructions:

1. Prepare Creole spices by combining kosher salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, white pepper, cayenne, paprika, and cumin.
2. Slice the smoked sausage into quarter-inch slices and cut chicken thighs into 1-inch pieces.
3. Season the chicken with 2 tablespoons of Creole seasoning and canola oil.
4. Preheat a pot over medium-high heat, add oil, and cook the chicken until halfway done. Remove and set aside.
5. Cook the sliced sausage until browned, then remove and set aside.
6. Add onions, celery, and bell pepper to the pot, season with Creole seasoning, and cook until translucent.
7. Add garlic, bay leaf, thyme, cayenne, rice, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, chicken, sausage, remaining seasoning, and chicken stock to the pot.
8. Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 30 minutes.
9. Add green onions, fluff the rice, cover, and let sit for an additional 10 minutes off heat.
10. Garnish with more green onions and serve. Enjoy your Cajun Jambalaya!