How To: Make Chicken and Sausage Gumbo with Isaac Toups

andouille sausage

🥗Healthier: turkey sausage

💰Cheaper: smoked sausage

Turkey sausage reduces fat while still providing flavor.

okra

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: frozen okra

Zucchini is a lower-calorie option that works well in stews.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: homemade broth

💰Cheaper: vegetable broth

Vegetable broth can be a cost-effective alternative.

canned tomatoes

🥗Healthier: fresh tomatoes

💰Cheaper: diced tomatoes

Diced tomatoes provide similar texture and flavor.

Season the chicken thighs with salt and black pepper on both sides.

Sear the chicken thighs in a wood-burning gas oven or on a grill for about 8 minutes on each side until browned.

In a separate pot, heat 1/2 cup of grape seed oil over medium-high heat and add 1/2 cup of all-purpose flour to make a roux.

Stir the roux continuously until it turns from white to blonde, about 10-15 minutes.

Add diced onion, green bell pepper, and celery to the roux, stirring and sweating them down.

Deglaze the pan with a couple tablespoons of beer to lift the fond from the bottom.

Add minced garlic and continue to cook until the vegetables are translucent.

Pour in 8 oz of beer and stir vigorously to incorporate and evaporate the alcohol.

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