Chicken and Sausage GumboTasty and Hearty |
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3 tablespoons olive oil 3 tablespoons rice flour 1 onion, small dice 2 ribs celery, small dice 1 green bell pepper, small dice 1 10-ounce package frozen sliced okra 2 bay leaves 1 1/2 teaspoons thyme 1 teaspoon oregano 2 teaspoons Kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 3/4 cups crushed canned tomatoes 4 cups chicken broth 1/2 pound smoked sausage, medium dice 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, ¾” pieces 3/4 cup long-grain rice |
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Mix together thyme, oregano, salt, black pepper and cayenne pepper, set aside.
Heat a large stock pot over moderate heat, add olive oil and heat another minute.
Whisk in the rice flour and cook, whisking constantly, until it starts to brown, about 4 minutes.
Reduce the heat to moderately low.
Stir in the onion and cook until it starts to soften, add ½ of mixed spices.
Add celery, bell pepper and remaining mixed spices, cook another few minutes.
Add the okra, bay leaf, and tomatoes. Cover and cook for 5 minutes.
Stir in the broth and the smoked sausage. Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 15 minutes. Add the chicken and cook about 5 more minutes until the chicken is done. Remove the bay leaves.
Meanwhile, cook rice according to package instructions. Serve gumbo over rice and enjoy!