Chicken and Sausage Gumbo

3h 20m
Serves 6
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Directions

  1. 1Add 3 tablespoons of oil to a large pot.
  2. 2Add 3 pounds of boneless, skinless chicken thighs seasoned with Zatarain's Blackening Seasoning to the pot and cook.
  3. 3Remove the chicken from the pot and set aside.
  4. 4Add 2 pounds of chopped smoked sausage to the pot and brown.
  5. 5Remove the sausage from the pot and set aside.
  6. 6Add 2 chopped green bell peppers, 5 chopped celery ribs and 2 chopped yellow onions to the pot and cook until soft (about 15-20 minutes).
  7. 7Add the chopped chicken back to the pot.
  8. 8Add the cooked sausage to the pot.
  9. 9Add 28 ounces of thawed and rinsed frozen okra to the pot.
  10. 10Add 4 cups of chicken broth and 4 cups of water to the pot.
  11. 11Add 1 jar of Savory's Old Fashioned Roux (microwaved for 1 minute to soften) to the pot and mix until dissolved.
  12. 12Add 8 cloves of minced garlic, 2 tablespoons of browning sauce, 2 teaspoons of onion powder, 2 teaspoons of garlic powder, 2 tablespoons of Cajun seasoning, 2 teaspoons of ground thyme, and 2-3 bay leaves to the pot.
  13. 13Add salt and pepper to taste. Add 2-3 cups of water if needed to adjust consistency.
  14. 14Cover the pot and let it simmer for at least 1.5 hours (2-3 hours is preferred).

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons oil
  • 3 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 Zatarain's Blackening Seasoning
  • 2 pounds smoked sausage
  • 2 green bell peppers
  • 5 celery ribs
  • 2 yellow onions
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 4 cups water
  • 1 jar Savory's Old Fashioned Roux
  • 8 cloves minced garlic
  • 2 tablespoons brown gravy seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
  • 2 teaspoons ground thyme
  • 3 bay leaves
  • 1 salt
  • 1 pepper

Equipment

large potcutting boardtongsspoonmicrowave