Chicken & Sausage Gumbo Recipe
Chicken & Sausage Gumbo. Served with saltine crackers.
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Ingredients
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Meats
Vegetables
Liquids
Spices
Others
Method
Preparation
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Cook the Chicken
In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken thighs and cook until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes. Remove chicken and set aside.
- 3
Cook the Sausage
In the same pot, add the sliced Andouille sausage and cook until browned, about 5 minutes. Remove sausage and set aside.
Cooking
- 4
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Add Garlic and Spices
Stir in the minced garlic, Cajun seasoning, bay leaves, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- 6
Combine Ingredients
Return the browned chicken and sausage to the pot. Add the chicken broth and stir to combine.
- 7
Simmer the Gumbo
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes.
- 8
Add Okra
Stir in the sliced okra and continue to simmer for another 10 minutes.

