"Chicken bog is a classic lowcountry comfort food of tender pulled chicken and creamy rice in a delectable broth, the ultimate chicken and rice dish...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 whole chicken (4-5 pounds – keep whole or cut up as desired – livers and gizzards discarded and saved for another use)
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1 large onion (quartered)
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2 ribs celery (rough chopped)
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1 carrot (rough chopped)
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1 leek (chopped (white part only))
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5 cloves garlic (rough chopped)
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1 sprig parsley
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1 sprig fresh thyme
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1 bay leaf
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1 tablespoon black peppercorns
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2 tablespoons vegetable oil
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1 large onion (chopped (white or yellow))
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2 bell peppers (chopped (I used 1 red and 1 green))
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2 cloves garlic (minced)
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1 tablespoon paprika
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1 pound andouille sausage (sliced (or use other smoked sausage))
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2 cups rice (Carolina Gold preferred, medium or long grain – rinsed unti water runs clear)
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1 chicken bouillon cube (optional, for extra flavor – try Knorr Brand)
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Salt and black pepper to taste
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¼ cup chopped fresh parsley