Chicken Gumbo Recipe

Name: Chicken Gumbo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Meat & Poultry
Ingredients: 1 chicken, cut for frying; 1 medium size onion, chopped fine; onion tops and parsley; 9 c. hot water (not boiling); salt and pepper to taste; 6 Tbsp. flour; 1 large green pepper; celery, chopped fine; 1/2 c. shortening (preferably ham or bacon grease); 1/2 to 1 tsp. gumbo file

Servings: persons

1 chicken, cut for frying
1 medium size onion, chopped fine
onion tops and parsley
9 c. hot water (not boiling)
salt and pepper to taste
6 Tbsp. flour
1 large green pepper
celery, chopped fine
1/2 c. shortening (preferably ham or bacon grease)
1/2 to 1 tsp. gumbo file

1
Cut chicken as for frying and fry slightly.
2
Remove chicken and stir flour into shortening in which the chicken was fried. Stir constantly until golden brown (not burnt).
3
Add onions and stir until soft.
4
Place chicken again in pot.
5
Add 9 cups of water (hot) and let simmer slowly.
6
Season to taste and add green pepper and celery.
7
Gumbo should be allowed to simmer 2 to 3 hours. About 1 hour before serving, add finely cut onion tops and parsley.
8
Gumbo file is put in as you serve your plate; a pinch or more can be added.
9
Never cook the file.
10
Serve with steamed rice. Serves 6 people.

No nutrition data on file — estimate from the ingredient list.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 chicken, cut for frying, 1 medium size onion, chopped fine, onion tops and parsley, 9 c. hot water (not boiling), 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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