Chicken Andouille Gumbo

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Sausage makes this very spicy. Can be prepared two days ahead.

Submitted by Bob Cody
Updated on July 14, 2022
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
3 hrs 10 mins
Total Time:
3 hrs 20 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
8 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • 12 cups water

  • 3 pounds chicken parts

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

  • 1 ½ pounds okra

  • ½ cup vegetable oil

  • ½ cup all-purpose flour

  • 1 pound andouille sausage, sliced

  • 1 (28 ounce) can Italian-style whole peeled tomatoes

  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped

  • 2 stalks celery, chopped

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 bay leaf

  • 2 teaspoons salt

  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme

  • 1 teaspoon dried basil

  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper

  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper

  • 1 teaspoon file powder

Directions

  1. Combine water and chicken in large pot. Bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer until chicken is tender, about 1 hour. Using tongs, transfer chicken to strainer and cool, saving cooking liquid. Remove meat from bones in pieces.

  2. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in heavy skillet over medium heat. Add okra and cook until no longer sticky, stirring frequently, about 20 minutes; set aside.

  3. Stir flour and remaining 1/2 cup oil in heavy large Dutch oven. Cook over medium heat until deep golden brown, stirring frequently, about 6 minutes. Add 4 cups reserved chicken cooking broth, okra, andouille sausage, tomatoes with their juices, bell pepper, celery, garlic, bay leaf, salt, thyme, basil, cayenne, and pepper. Cover partially and simmer until thickened, about 1 1/2 hours.

  4. Spoon off any fat from surface of gumbo. Add chicken and file powder to gumbo and simmer gently 15 minutes. (If preparing ahead, cover and refrigerate. Bring to simmer before serving.) Mound rice in shallow bowls if desired. Ladle gumbo over and serve.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

782 Calories
61g Fat
19g Carbs
40g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 782
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 61g 78%
Saturated Fat 16g 78%
Cholesterol 157mg 52%
Sodium 1419mg 62%
Total Carbohydrate 19g 7%
Dietary Fiber 5g 16%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 40g 79%
Vitamin C 41mg 45%
Calcium 137mg 11%
Iron 4mg 24%
Potassium 776mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.