Lightly season the chicken with salt and pepper. In a deep dish, season the flour with the Essence. Dredge the chicken in the flour, shaking to remove any excess.
In a large Dutch oven, heat the bacon fat or oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until evenly browned, about 5 minutes per side, adding more fat if needed. Remove with tongs to a plate. Add the sausage and cook, stirring, until browned, about 5 minutes. Add the onions, celery, and bell peppers, and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes. Add the ham and cook until the vegetables are soft, about 3 minutes. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add the chicken stock and bay leaves, and bring to a boil, stirring to deglaze the pan. Return the chicken to the pan and reduce the heat to medium low. Cover and simmer until the chicken is cooked through and is very tender, starting to fall from the bones, about 1 hour.
Remove from the heat and discard the bay leaves. Stir in the green onions. Divide the rice among dinner plates and top with the chicken and gravy. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot.
Essence (Emeril's Creole Seasoning):
Combine all ingredients thoroughly and store in an airtight jar or container.
Yield: about 2/3 cup
Recipe from New New Orleans Cooking , by Emeril Lagasse and Jessie Tirsch. Published by William and Morrow, 1993.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	1275.6 Kcal (5341 kJ)
Calories from fat	600.7 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	66.74g	103%
Cholesterol	126.22mg	42%
Sodium	10210.04mg	425%
Potassium	1892.71mg	40%
Total Carbs	118.96g	40%
Sugars	10.63g	43%
Dietary Fiber	5.76g	23%
Protein	51.7g	103%
Vitamin C	35.4mg	59%
Vitamin A	0.7mg	23%
Iron	15.5mg	86%
Calcium	282.1mg	28%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	160.07 Kcal (670 kJ)
Calories from fat	75.38 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	8.38g	103%
Cholesterol	15.84mg	42%
Sodium	1281.23mg	425%
Potassium	237.51mg	40%
Total Carbs	14.93g	40%
Sugars	1.33g	43%
Dietary Fiber	0.72g	23%
Protein	6.49g	103%
Vitamin C	4.4mg	59%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	23%
Iron	1.9mg	86%
Calcium	35.4mg	28%

* 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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