Best 3 Popeyes Cajun Rice Recipes

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Popeyes Cajun Rice is a flavorful and easy-to-make dish that is a perfect side for any meal. It is made with simple ingredients like rice, chicken broth, Cajun seasoning, and vegetables, and can be cooked in just a few minutes. The rice is cooked in a flavorful broth made with chicken broth, Cajun seasoning, and vegetables, and it is then topped with a creamy Cajun sauce. Popeyes Cajun Rice is a delicious and versatile dish that can be served as a main course or a side dish, and it is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

POPEYES CAJUN RICE - COPYCAT



Popeyes Cajun Rice - Copycat image

This is my all time favorite! Forget about side dish... This is a meal on its own! Everytime I visit a Popeye's I make sure to always get this. Goes great with fried chicken! Feel free to add or take away any ingredients to make it to your liking!

Provided by Chef 009

Categories     Long Grain Rice

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb lean ground beef
1/2 cup finely diced bell pepper
1/3 cup diced green onion
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon dried celery flakes
1 teaspoon creole seasoning
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
4 cups long grain rice, cooked and drained
1/4-1/3 cup water
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

  • In fry pan, stir in ground beef and bell pepper.
  • Cook over medium high heat until beef loses its pink color and bell pepper is soft.
  • Remove excess grease.
  • Turn temperature down to medium or medium low.
  • Add remaining ingredients; stir and cook together until ground beef is completely cooked and liquid is gone.

POPEYES-STYLE CAJUN RICE



Popeyes-style Cajun Rice image

Seeing Bonnies Popeye's chicken got me thinking of their dirty rice. So I looked up copycat dirty rice for popeye's and there were two. each saying they were the real. This one has the stuff I remember in it and the other is easy so I will put both here and you can try both. I believe the first is the real one.

Provided by Stormy Stewart

Categories     Rice Sides

Number Of Ingredients 3

TWO RECIPES FOR COPY CAT POPEYES DIRTY RICE
one is easy
one has the ingredients i remember

Steps:

  • 1. Popeyes-style Dirty Rice 1 pound lean ground beef 1/2 cup finely diced bell pepper 1/3 cup diced green onions 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon celery flakes 1 teaspoon Creole seasoning 1/4 teaspoon red pepper 4 cups long grain rice, cooked and drained 1/4 cup water (more as needed) 1/4 teaspoon black pepper In fry pan stir ground beef and bell pepper. Cook over medium high heat until beef loses its pink color and bell pepper is soft. Remove excess grease. Turn temperature down to medium or medium low. Add remaining ingredients; stir and cook together until ground beef is completely cooked and liquid is gone - about 25 to 35 minutes. More Creole seasoning and red pepper may be added for taste.
  • 2. Popeyes-style Dirty Rice 1 pound Spicy bulk breakfast sausage 14 ounces Can clear chicken broth 1/2 cup Long-grain rice 1 teaspoon Dry minced onion Brown sausage in skillet untiil pink color disappears, crumbling with fork. Stir in broth, rice and minced onion. Simmer gently, covered, 18 to 20 minutes or until rice is tender and most of broth is absorbed. Source: Gloria Pitzer's Make Alike Recipes Cookbook

POPEYES CAJUN RICE



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I have never tried this recipe, or eaten this since spicy foods are a no no for me. However, I have family and friends who love this.

Provided by Penny Hall

Categories     Rice Sides

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb. lean ground beef
1/3 cup diced green onions (scallions)
1/2 cup finely diced green bell pepper
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1/2 tsp. celery flakes
1 tsp. cajun seasoning
1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes
4 cups cooked long grain rice
1/4 to 1/3 cup water
1/4 tsp. black pepper

Steps:

  • 1. In skillet combine ground beef, green pepper and cook over medium-high heat until the beef loses its pink color and the pepper is soft. Pour off excess fat and reduce the heat to medium-low. Add remaining ingredients, stir and cook together until ground beef is completely cooked and liquid is absorbed, 25 to 30 minutes. For a more serious bayou experience, add more Cajun seasoning and red pepper flakes. Use a good quality rice for this recipe. The Popeyes story began in Arabi, Louisiana in 1972, with Al Copelands Chicken on the Run restaurant. Mild-tasting chicken just didn't have that Cajun spice that Louisiana is known for. So, Copeland "turned up the heat" on his chicken recipe and changed the name to Popeyes. This spicier chicken was what the public wanted, and business began to boom. Perking up his chicken did the trick.

Tips:

  • Mise en place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all the ingredients and equipment you need. This will help you stay organized and avoid scrambling around the kitchen.
  • Use high-quality ingredients: The better the ingredients, the better your dish will taste. Look for fresh, flavorful vegetables, and high-quality spices.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment: There are many different ways to make Cajun rice. Feel free to adjust the ingredients and spices to your liking.
  • Cook the rice until it is tender: Cajun rice should be cooked until it is tender but still has a slight bite to it. Overcooked rice will be mushy and unpleasant.
  • Season the rice well: Cajun rice is typically seasoned with a variety of spices, including paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper. Be sure to season the rice to your liking.
  • Serve the rice hot: Cajun rice is best served hot and fresh. It can be served as a side dish or as a main course.

Conclusion:

Cajun rice is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your liking. Whether you are looking for a quick and easy side dish or a hearty main course, Cajun rice is a great option. So next time you are looking for something new to try, give Cajun rice a try. You won't be disappointed!

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