How To Make Chicken Boudin: A Delicious Cajun Treat
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups cooked white rice
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 1 cup chopped celery
- 1 cup chopped green bell pepper
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1/2 cup chopped green onions
- 1/2 cup chopped parsley
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup bread crumbs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup flour
Instructions
Step 1: Poach the Chicken
Start by poaching the chicken breasts. Place them in a large pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 20 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through. Remove the chicken from the pot and shred with a fork.Step 2: Cook the Vegetables
In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the onion, celery, and green bell pepper, and sauté until the vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes. Add the garlic and sauté for another minute.Step 3: Add the Seasonings
Add the shredded chicken, cooked rice, green onions, parsley, salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, paprika, dried oregano, and dried thyme to the skillet. Mix well to combine.Step 4: Add the Liquid
Pour in the chicken broth and stir to combine. Cook for a few minutes until the liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat and let cool.Step 5: Assemble the Boudin
In a small mixing bowl, combine the bread crumbs and milk. Add the mixture to the cooled chicken and rice mixture and mix well. Shape the mixture into small cylinders, about 3 inches long and 1 inch in diameter.Step 6: Coat the Boudin
In a shallow dish, combine the flour with a pinch of salt and black pepper. Roll each boudin in the flour mixture to coat evenly.Step 7: Fry the Boudin
In a large skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add the boudin and fry until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.Nutrition
Here's the nutritional information for one serving of chicken boudin (makes about 12 servings):- Calories: 234
- Protein: 16g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Cholesterol: 38mg
- Sodium: 543mg
- Potassium: 275mg
- Fiber: 1g
- Sugar: 2g
- Vitamin A: 11%
- Vitamin C: 24%
- Calcium: 4%
- Iron: 7%