Cajun Fried Rice

Name: Cajun Fried Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Cajun
Ingredients: 3 cups cooked rice, chilled, chilled; 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, diced, diced; 1/2 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined, peeled and deveined; 4 oz andouille sausage, diced, diced; 1/2 cup onion, diced, diced; 4 cloves garlic, minced, minced; 1/2 cup green onions, sliced, sliced; 1/2 cup bell pepper, diced, diced; 2 tbsp tamari or gluten-free soy sauce; 2 tsp Cajun seasoning; 1/2 tsp paprika; 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper; 2 eggs, beaten

Spiced up fried rice loaded with chicken, shrimp, and sausage in a bold Cajun-seasoned sauce. A one-skillet meal that's quick, satisfying, and bursting with flavor.

30 minEasyServes 4420 cal/serving

CajunDinnerStovetopStandardGluten-Free

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Ingredients

3 cups cooked rice, chilled, chilled
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, diced, diced
1/2 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined, peeled and deveined
4 oz andouille sausage, diced, diced
1/2 cup onion, diced, diced
4 cloves garlic, minced, minced
1/2 cup green onions, sliced, sliced
1/2 cup bell pepper, diced, diced
2 tbsp tamari or gluten-free soy sauce
2 tsp Cajun seasoning
1/2 tsp paprika
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
2 eggs, beaten

Instructions

1

Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat.
2

Add 1 lb diced boneless, skinless chicken breast, diced, 1/2 lb peeled and deveined large shrimp, peeled and deveined, and 4 oz diced andouille sausage, diced. Stir-fry for 4-5 minutes until cooked through.
3

Push the meat to the side and scramble 2 beaten eggs in the cleared space until cooked, about 2 minutes.
4

Add 1/2 cup diced onion, diced, 4 cloves minced garlic, minced, and 1/2 cup diced bell pepper, diced. Stir-fry for 2 minutes until softened.
5

Add 3 cups chilled cooked rice, chilled and break up any clumps, stirring constantly for 2-3 minutes.
6

Pour in 2 tbsp tamari or gluten-free soy sauce and sprinkle with 2 tsp Cajun seasoning, 1/2 tsp paprika, and 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper.
7

Toss everything together and cook for 1 more minute until well combined and heated through.
8

Serve immediately, garnished with 1/2 cup sliced green onions, sliced.

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Questions

Is there a substitute for andouille in Cajun Fried Rice?

The entry for Cajun Fried Rice calls for 4 oz andouille sausage, diced, diced. In its place: Any smoked sausage such as kielbasa, plus a pinch each of cayenne and smoked paprika.

Can I use chicken thighs instead of chicken breasts in Cajun Fried Rice?

Yes. Boneless thighs at the same weight are more forgiving and stay juicier. Give them two to four minutes longer; they are at their best around 175 F rather than 165 F. As written, the entry for Cajun Fried Rice uses 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, diced, diced.

Is Cajun Fried Rice spicy?

Moderately. The heat in Cajun Fried Rice comes from 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper. For a milder plate, halve the cayenne; nothing else in the method changes. For more, add it at the table rather than in the pot, so everyone sets their own level.

Is Cajun Fried Rice gluten-free?

Yes. As written, nothing in the ingredient list for Cajun Fried Rice is wheat, barley or rye. Gluten hides in packaged goods, so read the label on the sausage, the soy sauce and the seasoning.

How many calories are in Cajun Fried Rice?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 420 calories, with 28 g protein, 48 g carbohydrate and 14 g fat, plus 2 g fiber and 720 mg sodium.

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