Jambalaya Arancini | Think Rice (Canada)

Ingredients

• ¾ cup white long grain rice
• ¼ cup canola oil
• 1 lb or 454 g chicken thighs, (1 large or 2 small thighs)
• 5 ounces smoked andouille sausage,
• ¼ cup yellow onion,
• ¼ cup green bell pepper,
• 2 tablespoons celery, peeled,
• 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon jalapeno, minced
• 2 teaspoons cajun seasoning blend
• ½ teaspoon thyme
• 1¼ cup chicken stock
• 1 can (398 mL) canned diced tomato
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons dill pickle relish
• 2 tablespoons capers
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 2 teaspoons cajun seasoning
• ½ teaspoon smoked paprika