Chicken Gumbo
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Recipe type: Entree
Cuisine: Cajun
 
Still testing this one
Ingredients
  • 1⁄4 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1⁄4 cup flour
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 medium green bell pepper, chopped
  • 2 stalks celery, chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 cups cooked diced chicken
  • 1 lb spicy smoked sausage
  • 500ml chicken broth
  • 400 g can of tomatoes
  • 3 Bay Leaves
  • 2 -3 tablespoons cajun seasoning, to taste
  • or
  • ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp ground Cumin
  • 1 tsp dried theme
  • 1 tsp sage
  • 1 dash hot pepper sauce
  • 2 -3 tablespoons gumbo file
Instructions
  1. Heat the oil in a large pan over a medium high heat.
  2. Add the chicken and cook for about 5 mins to brown all over.
  3. Remove the chicken with a slotted spoon and set aside.
  4. Add the onion, green pepper and celery to the pan, put on the lid and cook for 5 mins, stirring occasionally until softened a little.
  5. Return the chicken and any juices to the pan with the flour, stirring to coat everything.
  6. Pour in the tomatoes and stock, finally add spices and bring to the boil, cook for 5 mins
  7. Then add the okra.
  8. Turn down to a simmer, put on the lid and cook for 10 mins.
Recipe by Family & Friends Recipes at https://recipes.van-ginneken.com/chicken-gumbo/