Chicken Perloo

Name: Chicken Perloo
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Southern American
Ingredients: 4 slices bacon, chopped; 0.5 lbs andouille sausage, sliced; 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs, diced; 1 yellow onion, diced; 2 celery stalks, diced; 1 green bell pepper, diced; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1.5 cups long-grain white rice, rinsed; 1/2 tsp dried thyme; 3 cups chicken broth

A classic Lowcountry one-pot dish featuring tender chicken, smoked sausage, and rice simmered together with aromatic vegetables in broth.

55 minMediumServes 6480 cal/serving

Southern AmericanDinnerStovetopHigh ProteinGluten-FreeDairy-FreeNut-FreeEgg-FreeSoy-FreeShellfish-FreeSesame-FreeAlcohol-FreeCorn-Free

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Ingredients

4 slices bacon, chopped
0.5 lbs andouille sausage, sliced
1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs, diced
1 yellow onion, diced
2 celery stalks, diced
1 green bell pepper, diced
4 garlic cloves, minced
1.5 cups long-grain white rice, rinsed
1/2 tsp dried thyme
3 cups chicken broth

Instructions

1

Render 4 slices chopped bacon and brown 0.5 lbs sliced andouille sausage in a large heavy pot over medium heat for 6 minutes, then transfer to a plate.
2

Add 1.5 lbs diced boneless skinless chicken thighs to the pot and cook for 6 to 8 minutes until browned and internal temperature reaches 165°F, then set aside with the sausage.
3

Add 1 diced yellow onion, 2 diced celery stalks, 1 diced green bell pepper, and 4 minced garlic cloves to the rendered fat and cook for 5 minutes until soft.
4

Stir in 1.5 cups rinsed long-grain white rice and 1/2 tsp dried thyme, cooking for 2 minutes until lightly toasted.
5

Return cooked meats to pot, pour in 3 cups chicken broth, bring to a boil, cover, and simmer on low heat for 20 minutes until rice is tender.

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Questions

What is Chicken Perloo?

A classic Lowcountry one-pot dish featuring tender chicken, smoked sausage, and rice simmered together with aromatic vegetables in broth. This reference files it under Southern American dinner: made on the stovetop, rated medium and about 55 minutes start to finish.

What internal temperature should Chicken Perloo reach?

For Chicken Perloo, the target internal temperature is 165 F (about 75 C), given in step 2. A probe thermometer removes the guesswork.

What can I use instead of andouille in Chicken Perloo?

The entry for Chicken Perloo calls for 0.5 lbs andouille sausage, sliced. In its place: Any smoked sausage such as kielbasa, plus a pinch each of cayenne and smoked paprika.

Can I use turkey bacon instead of bacon in Chicken Perloo?

Yes. Turkey bacon renders almost no fat, so add a tablespoon of oil wherever the method counts on the drippings. As written, the entry for Chicken Perloo uses 4 slices bacon, chopped.

Is Chicken Perloo gluten-free?

Yes. As written, nothing in the ingredient list for Chicken Perloo is wheat, barley or rye. Gluten hides in packaged goods, so read the label on the sausage and the broth.

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