Chicken and Sausage Maque Choux

Dairy Free
Health score
25%
Chicken and Sausage Maque Choux
4500 min.
6
771kcal

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Welcome to a culinary adventure that brings the vibrant flavors of the South right to your kitchen! Our Chicken and Sausage Maque Choux is a delightful dish that perfectly marries the rich, savory taste of chicken thighs and hot Italian sausage with the fresh, sweet crunch of corn and the aromatic essence of herbs. This dairy-free recipe is not only hearty and satisfying but also a feast for the senses, making it an ideal side dish for gatherings or a comforting family meal.

Imagine the tantalizing aroma of sautéed onions, bell peppers, and celery wafting through your home as you prepare this dish. The addition of cherry tomatoes and fresh basil adds a burst of color and flavor, while the cayenne pepper provides just the right amount of heat to awaken your taste buds. With a generous cooking time of 4500 minutes, this dish allows the flavors to meld beautifully, resulting in a comforting, soul-warming experience.

Perfectly paired with crusty bread, this Chicken and Sausage Maque Choux is not just a meal; it's an invitation to gather around the table and share stories with loved ones. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a kitchen novice, this recipe is sure to impress and satisfy. So roll up your sleeves and get ready to create a dish that will leave everyone asking for seconds!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 teaspoon ground pepper to taste
  • large rib celery stalks sliced
  • 0.8 pound cherry tomatoes halved ()
  • pounds strips. with skin, excess fat trimmed
  • servings top 
  •  ears corn 
  • 0.3 cup basil fresh chopped
  •  bell pepper green chopped
  • 0.5 pound ground sausage italian hot cut into 1/2-inch slices
  • tablespoon cooking oil 
  • medium onion chopped
  •  bell pepper red chopped
  •  thyme sprigs fresh

Equipment

  • bowl
  • knife
  • pot

Directions

  1. Cut kernels off cobs and, working over a large bowl, scrape cobs with knife to extract all juices. Discard cobs. Pat chicken dry and season with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat oil in a heavy 8-qt. pot over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then brown sausage, transferring to a plate. Brown chicken in batches, transferring to another plate.
  3. Pour off all but 1 tablespoon fat from pot, then sauté onions, bell peppers, celery, thyme, cayenne, and salt to taste over moderately high heat, stirring occasionally, 4 minutes.
  4. Add corn with juices and cook, stirring, 2 minutes. Stir in tomatoes and sausage.
  5. Nestle chicken into mixture and simmer, covered, stirring occasionally, until chicken is cooked through, about 40 minutes. If the maque choux is soupier than you like, simmer uncovered until juices are reduced. Stir in basil and season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts

Calories771kcal
Protein24.06%
Fat61.62%
Carbs14.32%

Properties

Glycemic Index
59.42
Glycemic Load
1.95
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
30.659565334735%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.02mg
Luteolin
1.22mg
Isorhamnetin
2.76mg
Kaempferol
0.38mg
Myricetin
0.02mg
Quercetin
12.05mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:770.67kcal
38.53%
Fat:53.34g
82.06%
Saturated Fat:14.95g
93.42%
Carbohydrates:27.9g
9.3%
Net Carbohydrates:23.88g
8.68%
Sugar:10.76g
11.95%
Cholesterol:250.99mg
83.66%
Sodium:480.55mg
20.89%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:46.85g
93.7%
Vitamin C:66.05mg
80.06%
Selenium:53.21µg
76.01%
Vitamin B3:14.09mg
70.44%
Vitamin B6:1.2mg
59.8%
Phosphorus:535.55mg
53.56%
Vitamin B1:0.6mg
39.86%
Vitamin B5:3.37mg
33.73%
Potassium:1093.97mg
31.26%
Vitamin B12:1.8µg
29.92%
Vitamin A:1456.61IU
29.13%
Zinc:4.2mg
28.02%
Vitamin B2:0.47mg
27.67%
Magnesium:98.41mg
24.6%
Manganese:0.41mg
20.39%
Folate:78.85µg
19.71%
Iron:3.23mg
17.94%
Fiber:4.02g
16.07%
Vitamin K:15.28µg
14.56%
Copper:0.28mg
14.14%
Vitamin E:1.72mg
11.49%
Calcium:52.96mg
5.3%
Vitamin D:0.23µg
1.51%
Source:Epicurious