Chicken And Chorizo Jambalaya With Peppers

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Peppers have a lot going for them. They're low in calories and are loaded with good nutrition. All varieties are excellent sources of vitamins A and C, potassium, folic acid, and fiber. Plus, the spicy ones liven up bland food, making it more satisfying.


Peppers come in all sizes and colors. Some pack heat. Others are sweet. You can get them fresh, frozen, dried, or canned.

Serves 4

175g long-grain rice
1 tablespoon olive oil
250g piece of chorizo sausage, cut into chunky slices
1 onion, chopped
375g boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into chunks
1 red pepper, cored, deseeded and cut into chunks
1 green pepper, cut into chunks
1 yellow pepper, cut into chunks
2 celery sticks, chopped
2 tablespoons cold water
1 tablespoon cornflour
600ml chicken stock
400g can chopped tomatoes
Salt and pepper
4 tablespoons chopped parsley


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1. Bring a saucepan of lightly salted water to the boil and cook the rice for 15 minutes until tender, then drain.

2. Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large, heavy-based frying pan and cook the chorizo, onion and chicken over a medium heat, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes until browned and cooked through. Add the peppers and celery and cook, stirring occasionally, for a further 5 minutres.

3. Blend the measurement water with the cornflour, then stir into the stock,add to the pan with the tomatoes and bring to the boil. Reduce the heatand simmer for 5 minutes before adding the cooked rice. Season generously with pepper.

4. Serve garnished with the parsley, accompanied by crusty bread and salad, if liked.




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Peppers are very versatile. You can add raw ones to everything from dips and salads to pasta dishes.

Roasting peppers is easy, too. Cut a small slit near the stems. Grill or broil until blackened. Then let them steam by zipping into a plastic bag for about 15 minutes before scraping off the skin and removing the stem, core, and seeds.

Toss red peppers in a stir-fry for a hit of color, too.


When working with hot peppers, remember that they can burn your skin and eyes. Wear rubber gloves while you're handling them, keep your hands away from your face, and wash your hands as soon as you're done. Keep a glass of whole or low-fat milk nearby, too. Capsaicin won't dissolve in water. You need some fat to neutralize it.