Ingredients for Chicken And Okra Gumbo
- 1/2 cup Corn Oil
- 1/2 cup All Purpose Flour
- 1 1/2 cups chopped Onion
- 1 tablespoon minced Garlic
- 1 cup chopped Green Pepper
- 1 cup chopped Celery
- 2 cups sliced Fresh Okra
- 1/4 cup chopped Fresh Parsley
- 2 Bay Leaves
- 1 teaspoon Dried Thyme
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Salt
- 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon White Pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
- 1 dash Tabasco Sauce
- 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can crushed Tomatoes
- 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
- 6 cups Chicken Stock
- 3 cups cooked Chicken, shredded or diced
- 1 1/2 cups Fresh Corn Kernels
- Hot cooked rice
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How to Make Chicken And Okra Gumbo
- In a large, heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Whisk in the all-purpose flour and cook, stirring constantly with a whisk, until a dark brown roux forms (this will take approximately 20-30 minutes). Be patient; don't rush this step!
- Add the chopped onion, minced garlic, chopped green bell pepper, and chopped celery. Cook until softened and lightly browned, about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in the sliced okra, parsley, bay leaves, thyme, salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and Tabasco sauce to taste. Add the crushed tomatoes and tomato paste.
- Gradually whisk in half of the chicken stock (3 cups), stirring constantly to prevent lumps. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 1 hour and 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. The okra will thicken the gumbo significantly.
- While the gumbo simmers, shred or dice the cooked chicken meat, discarding any skin.
- After 1 hour and 30 minutes, stir in the shredded chicken, corn, and the remaining chicken stock. Simmer for an additional 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, to allow flavors to meld.
- Remove bay leaves before serving. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Serve hot with rice.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
35 g
Sugar
37g
Fat
42g
Carbs
10g
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