Louisiana Chicken And Andouille Sausage Gumbo

• Prepare the Chicken:
• 1 whole chicken rinsed and patted dry (I used a 5 lb chicken for this recipe)
• 6 quart water
• 4 bay leaves
• 1 chicken bouillon cube
• 3 whole garlic cloves
• 1/2 teaspoon salt & pepper
• 1 cup celery or celery stock stalk trimmings and leaves
• 1/4 cup red onion
• For the Gumbo:
• 1 shredded chicken above
• 1 pound andouille sausage, sliced
• 1 1/2 onions, chopped
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 3 celery stalks, chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 3 bay leaves
• 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
• 2 chicken bouillon cubes
• 3 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
• For the Roux:
• 1 1/4 cup canola oil
• 1 1/2 cup all purpose flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
• For the Sides:
• 1 hot cooked rice
• 1 gumbo file

1. 1.tring chicken, water, seasonings and veggies to boil in a large stock pot.
2. 2.tnce boiling, reduce heat to simmer and simmer for up to an hour or until chicken is tender, falling off the bone.
3. 3.temove chicken from stockpot and strain the broth reserving it for the gumbo. De-bone the chicken, shred and set aside.
4. 4.take reserved chicken stock and add it back to the stockpot. Add shredded chicken, sausage, veggies, seasonings and bouillon cubes. Bring to a boil.
5. 5.tnce boiling, reduce heat to a simmer for 1 to 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
6. 6.tn a heavy skillet (I use a cast iron skillet) heat oil on medium high heat.
7. 7.tradually add in flour whisking constantly.
8. 8.t*Note** A good roux takes about 30 minutes to make so be prepared to be whisking for a while lol My cajun buddies will tell ya, its done when its 2 beers in!
9. 9.teep stirring until your roux is a dark carmel brown in color. I've added step pics for start, middle and end results for a reference.
10. 10.tnce roux is finished, slowly add it to your gumbo pot and continue to stir occasionally for another hour.
11. 11.terve over hot cooked rice with gumbo file if desired.

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Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/louisiana-chicken-and-andouille-sausage-gumbo-52920861 (may not work)