Chicken, Sausage, and Okra Gumbo Recipe

Name: Chicken, Sausage, and Okra Gumbo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 2 pounds smoked pork sausage or pork and beef sausage such as kielbasa, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices; 8 chicken thighs; 8 chicken drumsticks; two 10-ounce boxes frozen whole okra, rinsed to separate okra and cut into 1/4-inch- thick rounds; 2 large onions, chopped; 3 celery ribs, chopped; 8 cups chicken broth; 8 cups water; 1 cup thinly sliced scallion greens (about 1 bunch); Accompaniment: Cajun-style White Rice; bottled hot sauce such as Tabasco

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 pounds smoked pork sausage or pork and beef sausage such as kielbasa, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices
8 chicken thighs
8 chicken drumsticks
two 10-ounce boxes frozen whole okra, rinsed to separate okra and cut into 1/4-inch- thick rounds
2 large onions, chopped
3 celery ribs, chopped
8 cups chicken broth
8 cups water
1 cup thinly sliced scallion greens (about 1 bunch)
Accompaniment: Cajun-style White Rice
bottled hot sauce such as Tabasco

1
In a heavy skillet (preferably cast-iron) heat oil over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking and brown sausage in batches, without crowding, transferring to paper towels to drain.
2
Pat chicken dry and season with salt and pepper.
3
Brown chicken in fat remaining in skillet in batches, without crowding, transferring to paper towels to drain.
4
Pour off all but about 1 tablespoon fat from skillet and cook okra over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until golden.
5
Add onions and celery and cook, stirring occasionally, until celery is softened.
6
In a 9 1/2-to-10 quart heavy kettle bring broth and water to a boil.
7
Stir in okra mixture and chicken and simmer, stirring occasionally, until chicken is cooked through and gumbo is thickened, about 30 minutes.
8
Add sausage, scallions, and salt and pepper to taste and simmer, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes.
9
Gumbo may be made 3 days ahead, cooled completely, uncovered, and chilled, cover.
10
Serve gumbo ladled over rice in large soup plates.
11
Serve hot sauce on the side.

2108

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

319

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, 2 pounds smoked pork sausage or pork and beef sausage such as kielbasa, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices, 8 chicken thighs, 8 chicken drumsticks, and more.

Yes, Chicken, Sausage, and Okra 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, Sausage, and Okra Gumbo

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