Gumbo
Serves: 8
Prep Time: 15 min
Cook Time: 1 hr
Ingredients
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 lb Boneless skinless Chicken Thighs
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
2 ribs of celery, chopped
2 Green peppers, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
4 garlic cloves, chopped
3 Sprigs Fresh Thyme
2 ea Bay Leaf
1 Tbs Cajun Seasoning
4 cups of Chicken Stock
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1 package, Frozen Okra, cut
8 ounces smoked sausage, halved lengthwise and sliced 1 inch thick 2 ea Scallions , Sliced
Cooking Instructions
In a 5-quart Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot, heat oil over medium. Season the chicken thighs with salt and pepper and sear about 7-10 min until golden brown on both sides. Remove the Chicken and put on a plate for later use.
Add flour to the dutch oven and cook whisking constantly, until dark brown (slightly darker than peanut butter) 7 to 10 minutes. Stir in bell peppers, onion and celery and sauté until onion is translucent, about 8-10 min. Add the garlic, thyme and bay leaf and cajun seasoning.
Add 4 cups chicken stock; stir in the sausage and chicken. Bring to a boil and then turn the burner down to simmer and cover for 15-20 min. (Simmer up to 2 hours for rich flavor). Stir in the okra and cook for another 5 min. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve with rice and sliced scallions.