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Chicken Gumbo

Recipe courtesy of Check Please! Chicago

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Yield: 4 servings

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    Ingredients

  • 1 cup Vegetable Oil
  • 1 cup Flour
  • 1 cup Chopped Onion
  • 1 cup Chopped Celery
  • 1 cup Chopped Bell Peppers
  • 1 LB Smoked Sausage such as Andouille or Kielbasa, Cut Crosswire into slices
  • 1 Teaspoon Salt
  • 1 Teaspoon Cayenne
  • 3 Bay Leaves
  • 6 cups Water
  • 1 LB Boneless Chicken Meat Cut Into 1? Chunks
  • 1 Teaspoon Cajun Seasoning
  • 2 Tablespoons Chopped Parsley
  • 1 cup Chopped Green Onions
  • 1 Tablespoon File Powder

    Directions

  1. Combine the oil and flour in a large cast-iron or enameled cast-iron Dutch oven over medium heat. Stirring slowly and constantly for 20 to 25 minutes, make a dark brown roux, the color of chocolate.
  2. Add the onions, celery and bell peppers and continue to stir for 4 to 5 minutes, or until wilted. Add the sausage, salt, cayenne, and bay leaves. Continue to stir for 3 to 4 minutes. Add the water. Stir until the roux mixture and water are well combined. Bring to a boil, and then reduce heat to medium-low. Cook, uncovered, stirring occasionally, for 1 hour.
  3. Season the chicken with the rub and add to the pot. Simmer for 2 hours
  4. Skim off any fat that rises to the surface. Remove from the heat. Stir in the parsley, green onions, and file powder.
  5. Remove the bay leaves and serve in deep bowls
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