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A Preston's

Ingredients

• 4 Cups of Chicken Broth
• 2 Large Red Onions - 1 Chopped
The rich culture and history of our area lends itself to much more than pristine • 1 Red Pepper - Chopped
beaches and waterways. Local dishes are also full of historical flavor and • 4 Ribs Celery - Whole
Chicken Bog is one southern comfort food ya’ll don’t want to miss. • 4 Garlic Cloves - Whole
• 3 Carrots - Whole
One might compare it to a jambalaya-like stew or a chicken pilau (or pilaf or • 2 Split Chicken Breasts with Skin and Bone Attached
perlo), however, once you’ve had a good bowl of this southern comfort food • 1 Pound of Smoked Sausage - Sliced (I slice and then cut slices in half)
doused in hot sauce, you’ll agree it’s like none other. • ½ Stick Salted Butter
• Small Bag (1 Cup) Yellow Saffron Rice (I use Mahatma Saffron Yellow Rice)
• 1 Cup White Rice or Rice Blend (I use RiceSelect Royal Blend from Publix)

Chicken Bog Directions

A distinctly South Carolina dish frequently made in large amounts for 1. In a large pot add 5 cups of water, chicken, carrots, one red onion split in half, garlic, celery,
special events typically containing chicken, rice and smoked sausage. and a dash of salt and pepper. Bring to boil and simmer for 1-½ hours.
2. In saucepan add butter, chopped red pepper, chopped onion, and sliced smoked sausage. Heat
on low until peppers and onions soften. Set aside.
Quick Bog Facts: 3. Remove chicken from the pot and let cool, remove skin and bones then cut up meat in cubes or
shred with a fork.

- Rice Plantations in South Carolina date back to the 1700s. 4. Skim off fat from cooking liquid and measure out 4 cups. Add to a pot of your choice
- Recipe Variations might include other vegetables and perhaps shrimp, however, (I recommend a ceramic/cast iron pot) and add chicken pieces, sausage, sauteed peppers, sauteed
the rice and cooking method are the key elements that make it a “bog”. onions, and bring to a boil.
- It’s speculated that the name "bog" comes from the wetness of the dish as it
relates to the wetlands and marshes of the area. 5. Add yellow and white rice, once you reach a continued boil turn down to low/simmer and
continue to cook with the lid on. DO NOT TAKE LID OFF until rice is almost cooked 20-25
- The city of Loris holds an annual Loris Bog-Off Festival in celebration of this minutes. Take the lid off and stir, continuing to cook for 30 minutes.
local favorite and is known as “The Chicken Bog Capital of the World”.
Turn off heat for 5 minutes & serve!

ENJOY A PLATE OF CHICKEN BOG

WITH A LITTLE SPLASH OF HOT SAUCE!

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