Classic Chicken and Sausage Gumbo
This hearty gumbo features a rich, dark roux, tender chicken, and savory smoked sausage, simmered with the 'holy trinity' of vegetables. It's a comforting and flavorful one-pot meal that's perfect for a cool evening.
An original recipe by Forkin
- Total time
- 1 hr 55 min
- Serves
- 6
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Per serving
- 1,003 kcal
Allergen information: may contain celery and gluten. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.
Mise en place
Ingredients
Converted for display; the recipe amounts stay equivalent.
Ingredients
- 0.75 cupvegetable oil
- 0.75 cupall-purpose flour
- 1 pcsyellow onion, chopped
- 2 pcscelery stalk, chopped
- 1 pcsgreen bell pepper, chopped
- 4 clovegarlic, minced
- 6 cupchicken broth
- 411 gdiced tomato, undrained
- 340 gsmoked sausage, sliced into 1/2-inch (1.3 cm) rounds
- 680 gboneless, skinless chicken thigh, cut into 1-inch (2.5 cm) pieces
- 1 cupokra, fresh or frozen, sliced(optional)
- 2 pcsbay leaf
- 1 tspdried thyme
- 0.5 tspcayenne pepper
- 1 tspsalt
- 0.5 tspblack pepper
for serving
- 6 cupcooked white rice
garnish
- 2 tbspfresh parsley, chopped(optional)
Equipment
Dutch oven · whisk · cutting board · knife · large heavy-bottomed pot
The method
Step by step
- 1
In a large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven, combine the vegetable oil and all-purpose flour.
Cook’s note: Using a heavy pot helps prevent the roux from burning.
- 2
Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, for 25-35 minutes, until the roux turns a rich, dark chocolate brown color. This is the most crucial step, so do not rush it.
About 35 min
Cook’s note: The darker the roux, the deeper the flavor of your gumbo. Be careful not to burn it.
- 3
Add the chopped yellow onion, celery stalk, and green bell pepper to the roux.
- 4
Cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables have softened.
About 10 min
Cook’s note: The hot roux will quickly cook the vegetables.
- 5
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 1 minute until fragrant.
About 1 min
Cook’s note: Be careful not to burn the garlic.
- 6
Gradually whisk in the chicken broth, starting with a small amount to create a smooth paste, then adding the rest. Continue whisking to prevent lumps.
About 5 min
Cook’s note: Adding cold broth to a hot roux can help prevent lumps.
- 7
Stir in the diced tomato, smoked sausage, boneless, skinless chicken thigh, okra (if using), bay leaf, dried thyme, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.
- 8
Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and cook for at least 45 minutes, or up to 1 hour, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and the flavors have melded.
Cook’s note: The longer the gumbo simmers, the deeper the flavors will become.
- 9
Remove the bay leaves before serving.
- 10
Serve hot over cooked white rice, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.
Per serving
Nutrition
- Calories
- 1,002.9kcal
- Protein
- 47g
- Carbs
- 75.6g
- Fat
- 56.5g
- Fibre
- 4.9g
- Sugar
- 6.3g
Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.
Keep it good
Store leftover gumbo in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Reheat gently on the stovetop over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until warmed through. Add a splash of broth or water if it's too thick.
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