Ingredients

• 2 lbs skinless chicken thighs
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 stalks celery, diced
• 1 (15 ounce) can stewed tomatoes, chopped and undrained
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 1/2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon cajun seasoning
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 lb shelled shrimp, deveined and cleaned
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• hot sauce, to taste
• 2 cups cooked rice
• 1 teaspoon fresh ground pepper