Bojangles Dirty Rice Recipe
This delicious side dish is easily prepared and is known for its savory and smoky flavors combined with the perfect balance of spiciness and sweetness.Bojangles, a fast-food chain famous for its chicken and biscuits, has turned this simple combination of white rice, sausage meat and spices into a must-try menu item.As you explore this recipe, you will find that the key ingredients in recreating Bojangles' iconic taste include breakfast sausage, bell pepper, onion, garlic, cayenne, paprika and black pepper.
Equipment
- 1 heavy skillet
Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked rice
- 1 pound breakfast sausage
- ½ large red bell pepper chopped (about 1 cup)
- 1 small onion chopped (about 1 cup)
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper more if desired
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic about 3 large cloves
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- fresh parsley for garnish Optional
Instructions
- Over medium heat, cook the pound of breakfast sausage in a heavy skillet, breaking it apart as it cooks.You may use a hot sausage if you prefer a more spicy dish.Cook until the sausage is browned and cooked through.
- Once the sausage is cooked, add the chopped red bell pepper and onion to the skillet.Cook the vegetables until they become tender, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the cayenne pepper, minced garlic, smoked paprika and black pepper in the skillet.Cook for 1-2 minutes, allowing the flavors to combine.
- Add the cooked rice to the skillet, mixing it well with the sausage and vegetables.Cook for another 2-3 minutes or until the rice is heated through.
- Taste the Bojangles Dirty Rice and adjust the seasonings, if necessary.Add more cayenne pepper for a spicier kick or additional salt and pepper if needed.
- You may choose to garnish your Bojangles Dirty Rice with fresh parsley for an added pop of color and freshness.Enjoy your flavorful and delicious Bojangles Dirty Rice, a Southern cuisine staple that's perfect for sharing.
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