Ingredients for Louisiana Chicken And Sausage Gumbo The Real Stuff
- 1 (3 to 4 pound) whole chicken, cut into pieces
- 1 pound Andouille sausage
- Water
- 1 cup butter (or vegetable oil, or lard)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 1 large green bell pepper, chopped
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic
- 2 ribs celery, chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt (or more to taste)
- 1 teaspoon black pepper (or more to taste)
- Cajun Seasoning
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 (14.5 ounce) can crushed tomatoes, undrained
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or more to taste)
- 1 (10 ounce) package frozen sliced okra, thawed
- 1 teaspoon filé powder (optional)
- cooked rice, for serving
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How to Make Louisiana Chicken And Sausage Gumbo The Real Stuff
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, brown the chicken pieces over medium-high heat. Remove chicken and set aside.
- Add the Andouille sausage to the pot and cook until browned. Remove sausage and set aside.
- Add the onion, celery, and green bell pepper to the pot and cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes, creating a roux. Continuously whisk to prevent burning.
- Gradually whisk in the vegetable and chicken broth, ensuring no lumps remain.
- Add the garlic, crushed tomatoes, bay leaves, thyme, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.
- Return the chicken and sausage to the pot. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat and cover. Cook for at least 1 hour, or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Stir in the okra during the last 30 minutes of cooking.
- Remove bay leaves before serving.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Add more cayenne for extra heat, salt for more savoriness, etc.
- Just before serving, stir in file powder (if using) for a thickening effect. Do not boil after adding file powder.
- Serve hot over cooked rice.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
41 g
Sugar
49g
Fat
303g
Carbs
14g
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