Friday, August 21, 2009

CHICKEN ETOUFFEE

1/3 cup olive oil1 large onion, chopped
1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper (or mild hot pepper)
3 tsp. minced garlic
8 oz. clam juice (or dry wine)
2 tsp. Cajun spice mix or blackened seasoning
4 whole chicken thighs, bones and cubed
1/ 2 lb real crab meat or shrimp
2 cups uncooked brown rice
1/3 cup flour
1/2 cup celery, chopped
1 16 oz. can tomatoes, chopped
1/2 cup dry white wine
salt and pepper to taste

To cook the chicken stir in tomatoes, clam juice, 1 tsp. Cajun spice, salt and chicken. Bring to a boil and reduce heat immediately; simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally, for 10-15 minutes.

In a heavy skillet heat the oil over medium heat. Stir in flour and cook, stirring constantly until sauce is darkened, about 10 minutes.

Stir in celery, pepper, onions and garlic. Simmer 5 minutes.

Stir in tomatoes, clam juice, Cajun spice and chicken. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally, for 10-15 minutes. Add salt and pepper to taste.

Add shrimp and a about a half cup of white wine let simmer for 5 minutes

Remove from heat and let stand 3 minutes.

While the chicken is cooking, cook the rice according to the package directions, .

Serve the Etouffee over the rice.