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Chicken Andouille Gumbo Recipe

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Ingredients

Directions

Step #1 Combine water & chicken in large pot.
Step #2 Bring to boil.
Step #3 Reduce heat & let simmer until chicken is tender, about 1 hr.
Step #4 Using tongs, transfer chicken to strainer & cool, saving cooking liquid.
Step #5 Remove meat from bones in pieces.
Step #6 Heat 2 tbsps oil in heavy skillet over med-heat/flame.
Step #7 Add okra & cook this until no longer sticky, stirring frequently, about 20 mins; set aside.
Step #8 Stir flour & remaining 1/2 c oil in heavy large Dutch oven.
Step #9 Cook over med-heat/flame until deep golden brown, stirring frequently, about 6 mins.
Step #10 Add 4 c reserved chicken cooking broth, andouille sausage, cayenne, thyme, celery, bay leaf, tomatoes with their juices, okra, salt, garlic, bell pepper, basil, & pepper.
Step #11 Cover partially & let simmer until thickened, about 1 1/2 hrs.
Step #12 Spoon off any fat from surface of gumbo.
Step #13 Add chicken & file powder to gumbo & let simmer carefully 15 mins.
Step #14 (If preparing ahead, cover & put in the fridge.
Step #15 Bring to simmer before serving.
Step #16 ) Mound rice in shallow bowls if desired.
Step #17 Ladle gumbo over & serve.
Step #18 .
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