Bojangles Dirty Rice Recipe
The Bojangles Dirty Rice Recipe is a flavorful Southern classic filled with spicy sausage, tender rice, and bold Cajun seasoning.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground pork sausage spicy or mild
- 1 cup long-grain white rice uncooked
- ½ cup diced green bell pepper
- ½ cup diced onion
- ½ cup diced celery
- 2 ½ cups chicken broth
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp Cajun seasoning
- ½ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp salt adjust to taste
- ¼ tsp crushed red pepper optional for heat
Instructions
Cook the Sausage
- Place a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the ground sausage and cook until browned.
- Break it apart with a spoon as it cooks.
Add Vegetables
- Stir in the onion, celery, and green bell pepper.
- Cook for 5 minutes until vegetables soften.
Add Seasonings
- Add garlic powder, onion powder, Cajun seasoning, paprika, pepper, and salt.
- Mix well to coat the sausage and vegetables.
Add Rice and Broth
- Pour in the uncooked rice and mix.
- Add the chicken broth and stir again.
Cook the Rice
- Bring the mixture to a boil.
- Cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 15 minutes until rice is tender.
Fluff and Serve
- Turn off the heat.
- Let it sit for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- Use spicy sausage for true Bojangles flavor.
- Don’t skip the holy trinity—onion, pepper, celery.
- Use chicken broth for richer taste instead of water.
- Add more Cajun seasoning for extra spice.
- Let the dish rest before fluffing for perfect texture.