FILE CHICKEN GUMBO

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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 3h50m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 22

1 (3 1/2-pound) chicken, cut into 8 pieces
2 ribs celery, roughly chopped
3 carrots, roughly chopped
2 onions, roughly chopped
2 bay leaves
Bouquet garni
5 quarts water
1/4 cup vegetable oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 onions, chopped finely
2 green peppers, chopped finely
3 ribs celery, chopped finely
1 pound andouille or other spicy pork sausage, thinly sliced
2 cups peeled, chopped tomatoes
1 tablespoon double concentrate tomato paste
2 1/2 quarts chicken stock
1 pound fresh or 20 ounces frozen okra, chopped into 1/2-inch pieces
Hot pepper sauce and cayenne pepper
Salt and pepper
1 tablespoon gumbo file powder
Chopped parsley, for garnish
3 pieces scallion, julienned into 2-inch pieces, for garnish

Steps:

  • To make chicken stock, place all ingredients into 8-quart stockpot. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes, skimming impurities off the top. Remove chicken pieces. Allow chicken to cool, remove meat from bones, and then return bones to stock. Reserve chicken meat for the gumbo. Continue to simmer stock for additional 2 1/2 hours.
  • To make gumbo, begin by heating oil in a large pot (preferably an enameled cast iron or other heavy-bottomed pot) and cooking garlic, onions, peppers, and celery until soft and translucent. Add sausage, tomatoes, tomato paste, and stock. Bring to boil, reduce to simmer and add okra and reserved cooked chicken meat. Season with hot pepper sauce, cayenne, salt, pepper, and file. Simmer for 1 hour until flavors meld together. Stir in chopped parsley. Serve over hot rice and garnish with julienned scallions.

Claudiu Cornea
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This gumbo was a bit too spicy for me, but my husband loved it. I'll probably try making it again with less cayenne pepper next time.


Kimberly Caro
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This gumbo was a great way to use up some leftover chicken. It was easy to make and the results were delicious.


Emeka Dollar
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This gumbo was delicious! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the vegetables were flavorful. I will definitely be making this again soon.


Dhogu Maanii
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I've never made gumbo before, but this recipe was very easy to follow. The gumbo turned out great and my family loved it.


Aashish Belbase
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This gumbo was a bit bland for my taste. I think I'll add some more spices next time.


Nazim Kk
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This gumbo was amazing! The chicken was fall-off-the-bone tender and the vegetables were perfectly cooked. I will definitely be making this again.


Anna Harmon
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I'm not a huge fan of gumbo, but this recipe was pretty good. The broth was flavorful and the chicken was tender.


Tony Schanuth
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This gumbo was a great way to use up some leftover chicken. It was quick and easy to make, and the results were delicious.


Matthew Vargas
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This gumbo was a bit too thick for my taste. I think I'll add more water next time.


Tadele Demise
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This gumbo was easy to make and tasted great. I especially liked the addition of the okra. It gave the gumbo a nice slimy texture.


Dj Junior
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I've made this gumbo recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love the way the flavors come together. It's a perfect meal for a cold winter day.


Saqib Rai383
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This gumbo was a disappointment. The broth was bland and the chicken was dry. I won't be making this recipe again.


omar ben sassi
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This gumbo was a little too spicy for me, but my husband loved it. I'll probably try making it again with less cayenne pepper next time.


saava Lubega Ronald
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I love this gumbo recipe! It's so easy to make and always turns out great. I usually add some extra vegetables, like okra and bell peppers.


Dominic Chaparro
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This gumbo was delicious! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the vegetables were flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Kashi Abbasi
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I've tried many gumbo recipes, but this one is by far the best. The instructions were easy to follow and the gumbo turned out perfect.


Minette Perez
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This gumbo was a hit at my party! Everyone loved the rich, flavorful broth and the tender chicken. I will definitely be making this again.