Chicken-Andouille Gumbo Recipe

Name: Chicken-Andouille Gumbo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 gallons water; 1 (4-pound) chicken, cut up; 5 bay leaves; 5 parsley sprigs; 3 whole garlic cloves; 1 pound andouille or smoked sausage, diced; 2 medium onions, chopped; 1 large green bell pepper, chopped; 1 large celery rib, chopped; 3 tablespoons minced garlic; 4 chicken bouillon cubes; 1 1/4 cups vegetable oil; 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 tablespoon salt; 1 teaspoon ground red pepper; 1 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 bunch green onions, chopped; 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley; 1/2 teaspoon file powder; Hot cooked rice

Servings: persons

1 1/2 gallons water
1 (4-pound) chicken, cut up
5 bay leaves
5 parsley sprigs
3 whole garlic cloves
1 pound andouille or smoked sausage, diced
2 medium onions, chopped
1 large green bell pepper, chopped
1 large celery rib, chopped
3 tablespoons minced garlic
4 chicken bouillon cubes
1 1/4 cups vegetable oil
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon salt
1 teaspoon ground red pepper
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 bunch green onions, chopped
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon file powder
Hot cooked rice

1
Bring first 5 ingredients to a boil in a large stockpot; cover, reduce heat, and simmer 1 hour. Remove chicken, reserving broth. Skin, bone, and coarsely chop chicken; set aside. Pour broth through a wire-mesh strainer into a large bowl, discarding solids. Measure 1 gallon broth, and return to stockpot. Add sausage and next 5 ingredients; simmer, stirring occasionally, 1 hour.
2
Heat oil in a heavy skillet over medium heat; gradually whisk in flour, and cook, whisking constantly, until flour is a dark caramel color (about 20 minutes). Stir into sausage mixture, and simmer, stirring occasionally, 1 hour. Stir in chicken, salt, and red and black pepper; simmer, stirring occasionally, 45 minutes. Skim off fat.
3
Stir in green onions and parsley; simmer, stirring occasionally, 10 minutes. Remove from heat, and stir in file powder. Serve over hot cooked rice with hot sauce, if desired.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 gallons water, 1 (4-pound) chicken, cut up, 5 bay leaves, 5 parsley sprigs, and more.

Yes, Chicken-Andouille Gumbo falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chicken-Andouille Gumbo

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