Historically speaking, Gumbo is a famous and heartwarming dish that is seen across all class barriers, appearing on the tables of the poor and the wealthy. Today, it has been made into a classic and upgraded in different ways. Smokin’ & Grillin’ wit AB shares with us this leveled-up chicken and sausage gumbo that will leave you in awe from the moment it simmers.
Ingredients:
- 1 tsp. Olive Oil
- 1 lb. Chicken Thighs or chicken breast
- Kosher Salt and Black Pepper to taste
- 12 oz. Andouille
- ½ cp. Vegetable Oil or Peanut Oil
- ½ cp. Flour
- 1 medium Bell pepper chopped
- 1 medium Onion chopped
- 1 medium Celery Stalk chopped
- 3 cloves Garlic chopped
- 1 cup Okra
- 2 tbsp. Cajun Seasoning
- 6 cups Chicken Stock
- 3 Bay Leaves
- 4 tbsp. chopped Parsley
- 1 tbsp. Filé powder
- Cooked white rice
Directions:
Prepare all the needed ingredients.
Slice the chicken thighs or breasts into small parts and dice the andouille sausages. Drizzle some olive oil in a heated pot and turn the heat up to medium-high. Then, drop in the chicken slices and season with a couple of pinches of salt and pepper.
Next, add in the diced chicken andouille.
Cover the pot with a tight lid and let it cook for about 2-3 minutes. Turn down the heat and transfer the chicken and andouille to a bowl using a strainer. Set aside.
In the heated pot with the chicken and andouille grease, add 1 cup of vegetable or peanut oil and stir. When the pot is ready, add in ½ cup of flour while stirring continuously. Add in 1 medium chopped onion, 1 chopped red bell pepper, 1 chopped medium celery, and 3 cloves of chopped garlic. Stir everything until all the ingredients are well incorporated. Add in the cooked chicken and andouille and stir. Then, add in 1 cup of frozen okra. Add in 2 tbsp of Cajun or Creole seasoning for a burst of flavor. To combine, stir everything together. Pour in the 6 cups of chicken stock and leave it to boil. Stir and add 3 bay leaves.
Cover the pot with a tight lid and lower the temperature.
Let it cook for about 30-40 mins.
In a shallow bowl, add in 1 cup of rice and add in the Gumbo around the rice.
Lastly, garnish with parsley.
Enjoy!
How to Make a Chicken and Sausage Gumbo
