It is tasty, simple, and clean-up is easy since it is made in one pot. Let me show you how to make this comforting rice dish. It is usually made with smoked sausages, chicken, and rice cooked in a seasoned chicken broth. It is especially popular in the Low Country region of South Carolina and Georgia and is often served at social gatherings such as holiday celebrations, or tailgate parties. Personally, I call bog chicken the rice version of chicken soup. Traditionally, they use similar ingredients as the base for the dish, a whole chicken is cooked, the bones are removed and the chicken and stock are used to make the rest of the dish. Shredded cooked chicken breast: you can also use rotisserie chicken Smoked sausages: Kielbasa Vegetables: celery and carrots Fat: butter and olive oil Aromatics: onions and garlic Chicken stock powder: substitute with liquid chicken stock Dried jalapeno Salt and black pepper
How to make chicken bog
Wash and rinse the rice with cold water until the water runs clear drain and set aside. Heat olive oil in a dutch oven over medium-high heat, add sliced sausages, and brown on both sides. Remove the browned sausages from the pan and transfer them to a plate. Add chopped carrots, celery, garlic, and onions to the pan and saute until soft and fragrant. Stir in butter and chicken to the sauteed vegetable until the butter melts. Add the washed rice, chicken stock powder, dried jalapeno, salt, and pepper, and add stir to combine. Add the browned sausages over the rice then top with 3 cups of water and gently mix so that the liquid can distribute nicely in the pan. Place the lid on the dutch oven, reduce the heat and cook for 15-20 minutes or until the rice is tender to your liking. I recommend you start checking from 10 minutes as rice cooks differently. You may need to add more liquid if need be, make sure to adjust it accordingly.
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Can this be made ahead of time
Yes, bog chicken can be made ahead of time, make sure it is stored correctly in the fridge and reheat until piping hot before serving. Do not leave your pot of cooked rice on the countertop overnight. Once it is cooled, store it in the fridge immediately
How to store
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3-5 days.
Can I make this dish without sausages
Yes, you can make chicken bog without sausages, but I highly recommend you buy them as they add great flavor to the dish. If you are worried because you don’t eat pork, then substitute with smoked chicken sausages
What if I don’t have jalapenos on hand
You can skip adding jalapenos altogether or maybe substitute it with a pinch of cayenne pepper instead. I like my food with a bit of kick to it.
Can I use brown rice instead of white rice
Yes, you can but be aware that brown rice takes twice the time to cook as the regular type of rice. If you would be using brown rice, follow the steps in the recipe but only add the smoked sausages and chicken towards the end of the cooking to avoid overcooking them.
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