Bojangles Dirty Rice: Southern Side Dish Copycat

Bojangles Dirty Rice Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 cups white rice
• 1 lb sausage (Andouille or smoked)
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 bell pepper, diced
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or to taste)
• 4 cups chicken broth
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• Chopped green onions for garnish

Instructions

1. Start by firing up that stove and bringing a pot of chicken broth to a boil. Feel free to crank up some tunes to get in the mood!
2. In a separate skillet, throw in the sausage and cook it up until it’s brown and crispy. Don’t forget to shake that skillet like you’re a professional chef!
3. Add in the onion, bell pepper, celery, and garlic to the skillet. Sauté those veggies until they’re tender and fragrant. Your kitchen should smell like pure heaven right about now!
4. Sprinkle in the paprika and cayenne pepper, mixing it through like you’re stirring up some magic. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
5. Once the broth is bubbling, add the rice to the pot and stir in the sausage and veggie mixture. Make sure everything is lovably combined!
6. Cover the pot and reduce the heat to low, letting it simmer for about 20 minutes. It’s tough, but trust the process. The anticipation will be worth it!
7. After 20 minutes, turn off the heat and let it rest for 5 minutes—this is the moment of truth. Then fluff the rice like you’re pulling a fluffy cloud out of the sky!
8. Garnish with chopped green onions and serve it up in all its glorious, dirty goodness!

So, there you have it! A dish that not only fills your belly but also makes you happy from the inside out. Serve it to family or friends, and watch the smiles spread like wildfire. Bon Appétit!

source: www.savorywithsoul.com