Chicken Gumbo Filé Recipe

Name: Chicken Gumbo Filé
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (5-pound) stewing hen, cut up; 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 1/2 cups chopped onion; 3 quarts water; 1 tablespoon salt; 1 1/2 teaspoons pepper; 1 (12-ounce) container Standard oysters, drained; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley; 2 tablespoons chopped green onion tops; 2 teaspoons file powder; Hot cooked rice

Servings: persons

1 (5-pound) stewing hen, cut up
3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups chopped onion
3 quarts water
1 tablespoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons pepper
1 (12-ounce) container Standard oysters, drained
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons chopped green onion tops
2 teaspoons file powder
Hot cooked rice

1
Brown chicken in hot oil in a large stock pot. Remove chicken and set aside, reserving pan drippings in stock pot.
2
Add flour to pan drippings; cook over low heat, stirring constantly, 50 minutes or until roux is the color of a copper penny. Add chopped onion, and cook 1 minute, stirring constantly.
3
Gradually add 3 quarts water to roux, stirring until well blended. Add reserved chicken, salt, and pepper. Bring mixture to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer, uncovered, 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
4
Add oysters and simmer, uncovered, 5 minutes; stir in parsley and onion tops and cook an additional 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
5
Stir in file powder to thicken gumbo. Ladle gumbo over hot cooked rice in individual serving bowls and serve immediately.

467

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (5-pound) stewing hen, cut up, 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, 1 1/2 cups chopped onion, and more.

Yes, Chicken Gumbo Filé 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 Filé

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