Chicken Gumbo Recipe

Name: Chicken Gumbo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 pounds chicken, whole two birds, cut into 8 pieces; 2 teaspoons prepared mustard dried; 2 teaspoons paprika; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground; ⅛ teaspoon allspice ground; 1 pinch cayenne pepper; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 4 each celery stalks; 2 medium onions chopped; 2 each sweet red bell peppers cored, chopped; 1 each green bell peppers cored, diced; 1 tablespoon garlic chopped; 4 cups okra sliced; 1 can italian plum (roma) tomatoes chopped; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 1 teaspoon thyme dried

Servings: persons

5 pounds chicken, whole two birds, cut into 8 pieces
2 teaspoons prepared mustard dried
2 teaspoons paprika
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
⅛ teaspoon allspice ground
1 pinch cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 each celery stalks
2 medium onions chopped
2 each sweet red bell peppers cored, chopped
1 each green bell peppers cored, diced
1 tablespoon garlic chopped
4 cups okra sliced
1 can italian plum (roma) tomatoes chopped
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 teaspoon thyme dried

1
Rinse chicken pieces and pat dry.
2
Preheat oven to 400F (200C).
3
Combine first 6 seasonings in a small bowl and rub into chicken pieces.
4
Place chicken in a shallow baking pan and bake for 15 minutes.
5
Set aside.
6
Place oil in a large, heavy pot.
7
Add celery, onions, red and green peppers and garlic; cook over low heat, stirring, for 10 minutes.
8
Raise heat to medium, add okra and cook, stirring, an additional 5 minutes.
9
Add tomatoes, tomato paste, thyme and bay leaf.
10
Add chicken and any pan juices to the pot.
11
Cover with reserved tomato juices, making sure that all the chicken pieces are covered in liquid.
12
Simmer over medium-low heat, partially covered, until chicken is crisp.
13
Stir in 2 tablespoons parsley.
14
Cook, uncovered, for 15 minutes longer.
15
If gumbo begins to boil, reduce heat.
16
Adjust seasonings to taste.
17
Garnish with remaining parsley.
18
If desired, serve hot over cooked rice.

1100

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

180

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 pounds chicken, whole two birds, cut into 8 pieces, 2 teaspoons prepared mustard dried, 2 teaspoons paprika, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Chicken 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 Gumbo

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