Chicken & Sausage Gumbo Done Right

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.

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🥗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.

Heat vegetable oil in a large black iron pot until hot.

Slice andouille sausage into small pieces and add to the pot; brown the sausage until it starts to get a nice color.

Remove the sausage from the pot and set aside.

Add chicken pieces to the sausage grease in the pot; brown the chicken until it is slightly cooked but not fully done.

Remove the chicken from the pot and set aside.

In the same pot, add equal parts flour and vegetable oil to make a roux; stir continuously until the roux reaches a dark brown color, about 15-20 minutes.

Add chopped onion, green bell pepper, and celery (the Holy Trinity) to the roux; stir and cook until softened.

Add cayenne pepper to the mixture; stir to combine.

Add chicken feet and water to the pot to create the stock; ensure to stir well.

Return the browned sausage and chicken to the pot; stir to combine all ingredients.

Let the mixture simmer, stirring occasionally, until fully cooked and flavors meld together.

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