Chicken & Sausage Gumbo: Quarantine Recipe #1 from I Heart Recipes

smoked sausage

🥗Healthier: turkey sausage

💰Cheaper: pork sausage

Turkey sausage reduces fat while maintaining flavor.

chicken

🥗Healthier: skinless chicken

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Skinless chicken is lower in fat, while thighs are often less expensive.

okra

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: green beans

Zucchini provides a similar texture, while green beans are more affordable.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: homemade broth

💰Cheaper: water + bouillon

Homemade broth is healthier, while bouillon is a cost-effective alternative.

Season the chicken with garlic salt, 1 tsp thyme, and 1/2 tsp black pepper.

Pour the oil into a pan and heat over medium. Once hot, add the chicken, being careful not to overcrowd the pan.

Once browned, remove the chicken and place it in a large pot.

Carefully pour the oil into a bowl, reserving it for later use.

In the same pan, brown the sausage and then add it to the pot with the chicken.

Add the peppers and onions to the pan and cook until softened, then add to the pot.

Pour 6 cups of chicken broth into the large pot and cook over medium high for 45 minutes.

Pour the reserved oil back into the pan and heat over medium.

Once hot, sprinkle in the flour and whisk until combined.

Continue cooking the roux until it reaches a milk chocolate color, then remove from heat.

Add the roux and remaining seasonings to the pot and stir well, cooking for an additional 10 minutes.

Add in the okra and stir, cooking for another 20 minutes before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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