Chicken Okra Sausage Gumbo Recipe

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Chicken Okra Sausage Gumbo
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Ingredients
21
Count
Nutrition
484
Calories
Total time
165
Minutes
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Place the salt, black pepper, Cajun seasoning, and garlic powder, with the flour in a 1 gallon zip type bag.
  2. Wash the chicken parts and dry well. Sprinkle with more Cajun seasoning and allow to sit for 30 minutes at room temperature.
  3. (If you do not have bacon fat handy, use this time to render the fat from 1/2 pound of bacon.).
  4. In a large stock pot, about 12 quart, heat the olive oil and bacon fat.
  5. Put the chicken into the bag with the seasoned flour and shake to coat. Drop the chicken into the pan and brown it until the outside is golden. Do it in two batches if necessary. Reserve the flour mixture remaining in the bag.
  6. Remove the chicken and add the flour mixture from the bag to the oil. On low heat, stir the roux thoroughly. Allow it to simmer for 30-45 minutes, stirring thoroughly every 5-6 minutes or less. Do not allow it scorch. It's better to keep the heat lower, stir more often and take the maximum amount of time then to risk scorching the roux which will make it bitter. The end result should be a smooth paste the color of mahogany, several shades darker than peanut butter.
  7. While that is browning, chop the bell peppers, onions and celery. Mince the garlic. Slice each link of sausage in half lengthwise, then lay flat on the board and slice into 3/8 slices.
  8. When the roux has become smooth and rich, add the peppers, onions, garlic,celery and sausage. Stir until the vegetables are wilted and the onions are translucent. Ad the bay leaf.
  9. Add one can of tomatoes and their liquid and stir well. Continue adding the second can of tomatoes, the stock and water slowly, stirring well between each addition to prevent lumps. Bring to a boil. Return the chicken to the pot and allow to simmer until the chicken is falling off the bone, about 40 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  10. Remove the chicken and set aside to cool so the meat can be removed from the bones. Add the sliced okra, the thyme and the rice. Allow to cook on low heat for 40 minutes or until the rice is done.
  11. Adjust the seasonings with salt, pepper and cayenne.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 484.38 Kcal (2028 kJ)
Calories from fat 286.41 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 31.82g 49%
Cholesterol 57.84mg 19%
Sodium 830.56mg 35%
Potassium 443.03mg 9%
Total Carbs 32.85g 11%
Sugars 6.57g 26%
Dietary Fiber 3.59g 14%
Protein 17.16g 34%
Vitamin C 25.8mg 43%
Vitamin A 0.4mg 13%
Iron 8.7mg 48%
Calcium 102.4mg 10%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 126.81 Kcal (531 kJ)
Calories from fat 74.98 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8.33g 49%
Cholesterol 15.14mg 19%
Sodium 217.44mg 35%
Potassium 115.99mg 9%
Total Carbs 8.6g 11%
Sugars 1.72g 26%
Dietary Fiber 0.94g 14%
Protein 4.49g 34%
Vitamin C 6.7mg 43%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 13%
Iron 2.3mg 48%
Calcium 26.8mg 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 11.6
    Points
  • 13
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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