Microwave Chicken Jambalaya
Grrrrrgh!
Course : Chicken
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 4
 

Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   6                    chicken thighs -- skinned, boned
                        or
   1 1/4  pounds        chicken breasts -- skinned, boned
   2      tablespoons   vegetable oil
   1 1/2  cups          onion -- coarsely chopped
   4                    green onions -- thinly sliced
     1/2  pound         andouille smoked sausage
                        or
                        kielbasa -- cut into 1/2 -inch
                         -- chunks
   1 1/2                red bell peppers -- seeded, chopped
                         -- 1/4-inch dice
   1 1/2  cups          chicken stock
  10                    peeled garlic cloves -- smashed
   1      tablespoon    chili powder
   1      teaspoon      dried thyme
   1      teaspoon      dried oregano leaves
   1      tablespoon    dried basil leaves
     1/4  teaspoon      mace
     1/4  teaspoon      cayenne powder
   1      pinch         cloves
   1                    bay leaf
   1      teaspoon      kosher salt
     1/2  teaspoon      freshly ground black pepper
 

Preparation:

Cut thighs into 1-inch cubes. Heat oil uncovered in a 12-by-8-by-2-inch microwave-safe pan for 2 minutes on high. Stir in onions and green onions. Cook, uncovered, for 5 minutes on high to soften. Stir in sausage, red peppers, stock, garlic, chili powder, thyme, oregano, basil, mace, cayenne, cloves and bay leaf. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and cook 10 minutes on high. Stir in chicken, cover with a dry paper towel and cook 10 minutes on high, stirring once. Remove bay leaf. Taste, add salt and pepper and adjust sesaonings. Ladle into individual bowls over rice pilaf.