Traditional Chicken and Sausage Gumbo
Indulge in the flavors of Louisiana with this classic dish of rich and hearty chicken and sausage gumbo. Simmered to perfection, this dish boasts a dark, flavorful roux, tender chicken, spicy andouille sausage, and a vibrant medley of vegetables, all served over a bed of fluffy rice.
Ingredients
Ingredients | |
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| 1 | cup vegetable oil |
| 1 | cup flour |
| 2 | large onions, chopped |
| 2 | bell peppers, chopped |
| 4 | celery ribs, chopped |
| 4 | cloves garlic, minced |
| 4 | quarts chicken stock |
| 2 | bay leaves |
| 2 | teaspoons creole seasoning |
| 1 | teaspoon dried thyme leaves |
| salt and pepper, to taste | |
| 1 | large chicken, cut into pieces |
| 2 | lbs lbs andouille sausages, cut into ½ inch pieces |
| 1 | bunch scallion, tops only, chopped |
| 2 | ⁔cup fresh parsley |
| file powder, for serving | |
Instructions
Cooking Instructions | |
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| 1. | Season the chicken with salt, pepper, and Creole seasoning. |
| 2. | Quickly brown the seasoned chicken. |
| 3. | Brown the andouille sausage, drain off excess fat, and set aside the meats. |
| 4. | In a large, heavy pot, heat the vegetable oil and cook the flour over medium to high heat, stirring constantly, until the roux turns a dark reddish-brown color, resembling coffee or milk chocolate. |
| 5. | For a New Orleans-style roux, cook to a medium, peanut butter color over lower heat to avoid burning. |
| 6. | Add the chopped onions, bell peppers, and celery, stirring quickly to cook the vegetables and stop the roux from further browning. |
| 7. | Continue to cook, stirring constantly, for about 4 minutes. |
| 8. | Pour in the chicken stock, season with bay leaves, Creole seasoning, thyme, salt, and pepper, then add the cooked chicken and sausage. |
| 9. | Bring the mixture to a boil, then simmer for about an hour, skimming any fat off the top as needed. |
| 10. | Finally, stir in the chopped scallion tops and parsley, simmer for an additional 5 minutes, then serve the gumbo over rice in large shallow bowls. |
| 11. | Pair this dish with a cold beer and piping hot, crispy French bread for a complete experience. |
Nutrients
The following values are based on a single serving of this recipe.
| Calories | 762.5 kcal |
| Protein | 38.8 g |
| Fat | 54.5 g |
| Carbohydrates | 27.8 g |
| Fiber | 1.9 g |
| Sugar | 7.9 g |
Published on Jul 25, 2024 by Luminița