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Adding the chicken right into the recipe with the bone in makes for the most authentic gumbo flavour and texture. If you want to save time or prefer a.
This is my award winning chicken and sausage gumbo straight out of Lafayette.
Best chicken gumbo recipe. I going to share with you the best chicken and sausage gumbo recipe. I think it makes sense to add chicken into the gumbo since you are traditionally supposed to have strong stock flavour to the gumbo. Adding the chicken right into the recipe with the bone in makes for the most authentic gumbo flavour and texture.
The flavour from the bones will seep out into the broth and permeate the gumbo. DIRECTIONS Season the chicken with salt pepper and Creole seasoning. Brown the sausage pour off fat and reserve meats.
In large heavy pot heat the oil and cook the flour in the oil over medium to high heat stirring constantly until the. If you want to save time or prefer a. Cook chicken in reserved drippings in Dutch oven over medium heat 5 minutes or until browned.
Remove to paper towels reserving drippings in Dutch oven. Step 1 Start off by prepping the Trinity vegetables onion celery and bell pepper by chopping them then set aside with the onion separate. Step 2 To a cast iron skillet warming up on med-high heat add the oil and then the flour blending well to make a roux.
Step 3 Continue stirring constantly on medium to medium-high heat with a metal spatula or wire whisk for about 15-20 minutes as the roux turns color from white to tan then to a peanut butter color. This is a recipe for a classic dark brown shrimp gumbo in true Louisiana Cajun country fashion. Browning the chicken pieces in the oil used for the roux adds flavor to the dish.
I use the cooked chicken for chicken salad. File is added off the heat to thicken the gumbo. If added while the gumbo is still cooking it may become stringy and unpleasant.
File is ground sassafras leaves. The Best Gumbo Youve Ever Made. By Erin Johnson AND Mashed Staff April 13 2021 228 pm EDT.
If there is a better meal in a bowl than gumbo we really dont know what it is. Just think about it. Each bite may deliver shrimp sausage rice okra pepper celery onion a plethora of spices and more.
And a few glorious bites may even have all of those ingredients together. Add the pre-cooked chicken browned smoked sausage and okra. Stir and bring to a boil.
Add the rice stir and reduce to a simmer. Simmer for 15 minutes then add the hot sauce. Using two hands remove chicken with long handle tongs and a large serving spoon onto a plate to cool.
Debone chicken once cool enough to handle cooling time is about 30 mins. This is my award winning chicken and sausage gumbo straight out of Lafayette. My gumbo recipe is a family recipe and Im so excited to share it with you.