re: My first jambalaya (pls be gentle) - Updated second attempt

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but don't stir the protein too much, actually let it stick (to a degree, don't get crazy).

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This. You're not going to get a brown if you stir so much that nothing really sits on the bottom long enough.

I put enough chicken to make a flat layer, let it sit a minute or so, stir, and so on. Thats going to give you the delicious brown bits that stick to the pan, are lifted by your veggies, and then distributed throughout the dish.

That is a great effort for a first try. I would eat it. I would try for a little more color next time, though. That popped rice is amazing for you first attempt.