Junior's Jambalaya | Emerils.com

Ingredients

• 1 (3 1/2 pound) chicken, cut into 8 pieces
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 pound smoked pork sausage, cut into 1/4-inch pieces
• 2 cups chopped yellow onion
• 1 cup chopped celery
• 1 cup chopped green bell peppers
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 4 bay leaves
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 cup chopped fresh tomatoes
• 3 cups long-grain rice
• 3 1/2 cups water
• 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth