Chicken Bog Recipe - Lowcountry Chicken Bog | Hank Shaw (2024)

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February 10, 2020 | Updated June 06, 2022

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Lowcountry chicken bog is one of those Southern rice-and-meat combinations that share origins in both West Africa and Spain. You may know chicken bog’s more familiar cousins, jambalaya and perloo, and in their respective mother countries the dishes jollof rice and paella.

What makes chicken bog a bit different is hinted by the name: It’s a wet dish, stewy rice as opposed to fluffy rice.

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This is a very, very South Carolina dish. There is even a chicken bog festival in Loris, South Carolina every October. It’s also much simpler to make than a jambalaya, or even a perloo.

My version of chicken bog uses a few more ingredients than the bare minimum of chicken, rice and sausage, but not that many more. The key here is the broth. You make a nice broth that you cook the chicken in — or in my case, pheasant — strain it, then use that to cook the rice in.

I also take the step of caramelizing onions before building the final bog. This adds a layer of flavor without being overly fancy. After all, chicken bog should be easy, Southern comfort food.

When you see my broth recipe, keep in mind that this is what I like, and it tastes amazing. I will note the ingredients you can skip if you don’t have them handy. Also, if you use leftover, shredded meat and pre-made broth, the prep time for this recipe basically disappears.

And while yes, this is chicken bog, you can use pheasant, as I did, or grouse, rabbit, quail, or turkey, and it will still be excellent. Stick to white meats. As for the sausage, You want a smoked sausage of some sort. My favorite? Conecuh. It’s not a South Carolina thing, it’s from nearby Alabama, and it’s wonderful stuff. Andouille, kielbasa or any other mild, smoked sausage will work.

One more note: Chicken bog doesn’t keep very well. The rice gets even soggier, and while you can reheat it and it’ll be OK, it loses something as time goes by.

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Lowcountry Chicken Bog

This is a cousin of jambalaya or perloo, and it should be fairly simple, with the chicken, sausage and rice as the stars. Any white meat works, and I used pheasant. This is a great one-pot meal for a Sunday supper, and you can make it a weeknight meal if you have leftover chicken and pre-made chicken broth.

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Course: Main Course, Rice

Cuisine: Southern

Servings: 6 people

Author: Hank Shaw

Prep Time: 2 hours hours

Cook Time: 40 minutes minutes

Total Time: 2 hours hours 40 minutes minutes

Ingredients

OPTIONAL BROTH

  • 1 whole chicken, or 2 pheasants, about 3-4 pounds total
  • 1 yellow or white onion, chopped
  • 2 ribs celery, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, smashed
  • 1 sprig rosemary (optional)
  • 1 sprig fresh thyme (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)

CHICKEN BOG

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 large white or yellow onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cups long or medium-grain rice
  • 1 quart chicken broth (homemade above, or store-bought)
  • 1 pound smoked sausage, cut into coins
  • 3 tablespoons chopped green onion
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

BROTH

  • To make the broth, you can either cut the birds into serving pieces or keep them whole. Either way, submerge the birds in water and bring it to a simmer. Skim any scum that floats to the top. Add salt to taste, then the remaining broth ingredients. Simmer very gently for 2 hours.

  • Remove the chicken or whatever meat you are using, and strip the meat from the bones. Set aside. Strain the broth into a large bowl or pot, through a strainer that has a paper towel set inside it; this strains out debris. Reserve the broth.

CHICKEN BOG

  • Heat the butter in a heavy, lidded pot that can cook 2 cups of rice in it. Add the onion, cover the pot, and cook, stirring once in a while, until the onions are just turning brown -- about 10 minutes.

  • Add the rice, shredded meat and the garlic and stir to combine. Cook for about 2 minutes, stirring often. Add the smoked sausage and the broth you just made, or if you are using pre-made broth, add 1 quart now. Stir well, cover the pot and drop the heat to low. Cook gently until the rice is done.

  • When the rice is ready, add some broth to make the dish a bit soupy, then stir in the green onions and parsley.

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Notes

NOTE: The prep time reflects making your own broth. If you are using pre-made broth and leftover chicken, this whole thing takes only about 40 minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 806kcal | Carbohydrates: 58g | Protein: 41g | Fat: 44g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 19g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 159mg | Sodium: 814mg | Potassium: 685mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 668IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 65mg | Iron: 3mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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Chicken Bog Recipe - Lowcountry Chicken Bog | Hank Shaw (2024)

FAQs

What is chicken bog made of? ›

While there are recipes around that include green peppers and other vegetables, purists insist that the only ingredients should be chicken, smoked sausage, rice, salt and pepper and perhaps onion. Put a few drops of your favorite hot sauce on top, and it should be perfect.

Does chicken bog freeze well? ›

Chicken bog can be prepared ahead and frozen. Store the cooled dish in the freezer, well-wrapped or in an airtight container, for up 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating on the stovetop until hot throughout.

What is another name for a chicken bog? ›

Chicken Pilaf. While there are many variations (and names) of this dish, Chicken Bog is what it's always been called at our house. This rustic, homey dish of chicken, rice, and sausage has always been a comfort food. Growing up, it was also pretty economical being that the ingredients are few but it makes a lot.

What is the origin of chicken bog? ›

Rumor has it that the dish of rice, chicken and spices is meant to mirror the humid, swampy Horry County environments of Myrtle Beach, Conway and Loris, S.C., with the “bog” signifying a stewed texture.

What to eat with chicken bog? ›

The chicken bog has everything necessary to make it a stand-alone main dish. Add some fresh sliced vegetables, coleslaw, or a tossed salad for a satisfying everyday meal.

How many carbs are in chicken bog? ›

Nutrition Facts (per serving)
717Calories
43gFat
29gCarbs
50gProtein
Apr 14, 2023

Why should you not freeze chicken twice? ›

When chicken is thawed in the microwave, sections of the protein may begin to warm and cook. As a result, it is unsafe to then refreeze it without the chicken being fully cooked because "any bacteria present wouldn't have been destroyed," notes the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Can you freeze chicken in Ziploc bags? ›

Wrap each chicken part (or whole bird, if you bought it whole) in plastic wrap, as tightly as possible. Place those wrapped parts in a zipper-lock freezer bag in a single layer. Better yet, vacuum-seal them in a plastic bag, if you have a vacuum sealer. (Our favorite is this one from NESCO.)

Does freezing chicken ruin flavor? ›

While this is the case, you may not want to eat chicken that's been stored in the freezer for ages—for quality reasons. Frozen chicken that has been stowed beyond the recommended times may lose its texture and flavor, according to FoodSafety.gov, a USDA consumer food safety app.

What is slang for chicken? ›

a cowardly or fearful person. a young or inexperienced person, especially a young girl. petty details or tasks.

What is a daddy chicken called? ›

The chicken's mother is called a hen and the chicken's father is called a rooster. When the chicken become adult, at around 6months old it can be called a hen, but the chickens will start laying eggs when they are about 5–7 months.

What do farmers call chickens? ›

Chickens farmed for meat are called broiler chickens, while those farmed for eggs are called egg-laying hens.

When was the chicken bog invented? ›

Chicken bog is a one-pot dish made with rice, chicken and sausage that was used to feed crowds as early as the 1920s. While it is related to other rice dishes common in the state of South Carolina, Chicken bog, being moister than other rice-based recipes, is distinctly unique to northeast South Carolina.

Where did the first chicken in the world come from? ›

The chicken is a descendant of the Southeast Asian red jungle fowl first domesticated in India around 2000 B.C. Most of the birds raised for meat in America today are from the Cornish (a British breed) and the White Rock (a breed developed in New England).

Where did the Hainanese chicken recipe come from? ›

Hainanese chicken rice is a dish adapted from early Chinese immigrants originally from Hainan province in southern China. It is based on a well-known Hainanese dish called Wenchang chicken (文昌雞), which is one of four important Hainan dishes dating to the Qing dynasty.

What is builders bog made of? ›

Unsaturated polyester based filler compound (two part system). Note that this is one part of a two part system. Part (A) is Turbo BUILDER'S BOG, a filler paste based on unsaturated polyester resin in styrene and Part (B) a benzoyl peroxide based initiator, supplied separately.

What do they put in fake chicken? ›

Although components vary, certain materials are commonly used in meat and meat-free chicken products. These include water, wheat flour, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and other spices. The main difference is that plant-based chicken is usually made from soy protein and wheat gluten instead of animal flesh.

What are chicken sliders made of? ›

These delectable mini burgers are filled with cooked shredded chicken and topped with a slather of barbecue sauce and layers of red onion, pepper Jack cheese, and chopped parsley, all nestled between pillowy dinner rolls or sweet Hawaiian rolls.

What is the jelly fat in chicken? ›

It's called “aspic.” It's highly nutritious because it's the collagen/gelatin that has rendered from the bones and joints, and it's full of vitamins, minerals, and amino acids.

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