Chicken and Andouille Gumbo is a combination of flavours from the American deep south. The mix of chicken, andouille sausage, vegetables and spices served in a chicken stock based sauce is perfect. Served as a main dish.
Chicken and Andouille Gumbo
This is a lovely Southern recipe full of flavour and memories.
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Servings: 6 people
Calories: 587kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper or to taste
- 2 lbs chicken pieces
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup onions diced
- 1 cup green bell pepper diced
- 1/2 cup celery diced
- 6 cups chicken stock
- 1/2 lb andouille diced
- 2 cloves garlic finely chopped
- Cooked rice
Instructions
- Combine the flour, salt, garlic powder, and cayenne in a plastic or paper bag.1 cup all-purpose flour, 1 tsp Salt, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp cayenne pepper
- Toss the chicken pieces in the mixture until thoroughly coated.2 lbs chicken pieces
- Remove the chicken from the bag and reserve 1/2 cup (125 ml) of the flour mixture.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over high heat and fry the chicken until browned on all sides and cooked through, about 8 to 10 minutes per side.1/2 cup vegetable oil
- Remove the chicken and set aside.
- Add the reserved flour mixture to the skillet and cook, stirring up the brown bits on the bottom of the pan, until the flour is dark brown, about 10 minutes.
- Add the chopped onions, bell peppers, and celery and cook over low heat until the vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.1 cup onions, 1 cup green bell pepper, 1/2 cup celery
- Meanwhile, bring the chicken stock to a boil in a large pot.6 cups chicken stock
- Add the vegetable mixture gradually, stirring constantly.
- Add the andouille and garlic and simmer uncovered over low heat for 30 to 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.1/2 lb andouille, 2 cloves garlic
- Remove the chicken meat from the bones and cut into 1/2-inch (1 cm) pieces.
- Stir the chicken into the gumbo and adjust the seasoning immediately before serving.
- To serve, place a small amount of cooked rice in individual serving bowls and ladle the gumbo over it.Cooked rice
Notes
A superb reminder of the southern appetite of warming food with a kick of spice.
Nutrition
Calories: 587kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 49g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 132mg | Sodium: 1388mg | Potassium: 215mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g