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Chicken & Andouille Sausage Gumbo

Make Chicken & Andouille Sausage Gumbo at home with All Purpose Flour, Onion, Green Pepper, Celery, and Garlic. Scale it up or down for the number of people at the table.

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Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cup
• 2 cup
• 1 cup
• 1 cup
• 1 1/2 tsp
• 1 cup
• 5 cup
• 1/2 tsp
• 1/2 tsp
• 1/2 tsp
• 1/2 tsp
• 1/2 tsp
• 1/2 tsp

Method (preview)

1. 1

   Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

2. 2

   Prepare seasoning mix. Remove skin from the 8 boneless chicken-breast

3. 3

   HALVES.

4. 4

   Cut chicken into bite sized pieces.

5. 5

   Place pieces on a baking sheet; sprinkle liberally with seasoning.

6. 6

   Let stand at room temperature 30 minutes.

7. 7

   Place flour in a plastic bag; add seasoned chicken, shaking to coat all pieces thoroughly.

8. 8

   Remove chicken; shake in a colander to remove all excess flour, reserving flour.

9. 9

   Heat 1 cup lard in a large soup pot or Dutch oven over medium high heat.

10. 10

    When very hot, add chicken in batches; stir until browned and crisp on all sides.

11. 11

    Remove from heat.

12. 12

    Remove chicken with a slotted spoon; set aside.

13. 13

    Loosen any browned bits from the bottom of pan; strain fat to remove particles.

14. 14

    Add enough lard to straiZ Add fat back to pot over medium-low heat.

15. 15

    Add reserved flour; whisk until a smooth mahogany-colored roux, about 45 minutes.

16. 16

    Remove from heat; add onion, bell pepper and celery at once; stir to blend and prevent browning.

17. 17

    Cook until vegetabloes are wilted and onion is transparent. *SLOWLY* stir in stock; stir until combined before adding more.

18. 18

    When all stock has been added, bring to a full boil.

19. 19

    Reduce heat; add sausage, garlic, salt, black pepper and cayenne.

20. 20

    Add browned chicken; simmer 25 minutes, stirring often.

21. 21

    Add okra; cook 20 minutes.

22. 22

    Remove from heat; stir in green onions and parsley.

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    To serve, place 1/2 cup rice in each soup plate.

24. 24

    Spoon gumbo over rice.

25. 25

    To prepare seasoning mix, in a small bowl, combine all ingredients.