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In a small bowl, mix together the black pepper, cayenne pepper, paprika, mustard, file powder, garlic powder, and salt.
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Rub about 4 teaspoons of this spice mixture on the chicken pieces.
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In a large frying pan (preferably cast iron), heat oil over medium-high heat.
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Combine flour and 2 teaspoons of spice mixture in a freezer bag.
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Add chicken pieces, a few at a time, and shake to coat.
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Brown chicken in oil on 1 side (2 minutes) then turn over and cook for another 3 minutes (reserve excess flour).
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Drain chicken on paper towels.
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Reduce heat to medium and make roux by adding reserved flour mixture to the oil; cook, whisk constantly, until flour turns nut brown (Roux should immediately start browning, but be very careful not to let it burn; lower heat if necessary because if black spots appear it's ruined and you have to start over).
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Add the onion, green pepper, and celery to the roux; remove from heat.
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In large Dutch oven, bring stock to a boil.
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Whisk 1/2 cup stock into the roux, then gradually add the roux to the stock remaining in the pot, stirring with a whisk.
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Add sausage and corn, and cook for 15 minutes, stirring often.
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Add chicken, creole seasoning, bay leaf, garlic, and hot pepper sauce, and cook for 40 minutes.
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Serve over rice.
