Chicken & Okra Gumbo Louisiana Style Recipe

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   Heat oil in skillet.

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   Add in flour.

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   Cook over medium heat till flour gets dark brown like chocolate.

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   (Roux must be stirred constantly so which it won't burn.)

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   Add in onions, garlic, green pepper, celery and okra; cook for about 10 min, set off heat.

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   In 6 or possibly 8 qt pot, add in 2 1/2 qts of water, add in Roux to water and add in chicken pcs.

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   Bring to boil.

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   Lower heat to simmer.

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   Simmer 1 to 1/2 hrs or possibly till chicken is tender.

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    Salt and pepper to taste.

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    Serve over steamed rice and garlic bread on the side.

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    You can use fish and chicken or possibly shrimp.

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    You can use 1/2 the recipe and freeze leftovers.

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    Can also use frzn cut okra.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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