The original, purist, real-deal chicken and sausage gumbo from a certified Cajun. Serve over cooked jasmine rice with hot French bread to dip.
Ingredients
- 7 chicken drumsticks, with skin
- 6 bone-in chicken breast halves, with skin
- 5 teaspoons Cajun seasoning blend (such as Tony Chachere's), divided, or to taste
- 3/4 cup olive oil, divided
- ½ cup dry white wine
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 large yellow onion, chopped
- 1 large green bell pepper, chopped
- 1 large celery stalk, chopped
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup canola oil
- 10 cups boiling water
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder, or to taste
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste
- 1 ½ pounds smoked sausage, cut into 1/2-inch slices
- 2 cups uncooked jasmine rice
- 3 cups water
- 1 bunch green onions, chopped
- 5 tablespoons olive oil, divided
Directions
Step 1
Peel back chicken drumstick and breast skin without removing it all the way; make several deep cuts in the meat. Sprinkle 3 teaspoons Cajun seasoning into the cuts and onto the meat, then replace the skin. Whisk 1/2 cup olive oil and white wine together in a large bowl. Add chicken, spoon marinade over top, then cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
Step 2
Remove chicken from marinade and shake off excess; discard remaining marinade. Heat 1/4 cup olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering. Add chicken, working in batches if necessary, and cook until browned, about 5 minutes per side. Transfer chicken to a large soup pot and pour broth over top. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer until chicken is tender, about 20 minutes.
Step 3
While the chicken is simmering, cook onion, bell pepper, and celery in a skillet with 3 tablespoons of olive oil, stirring occasionally, until onion is transparent and pepper has softened, about 8 minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside.
Step 4
Mix flour and canola oil together in a nonstick pan to make a roux; stir until smooth and lump-free. Heat over medium-high heat, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon and scraping the bottom of the pan to prevent burning. After about 5 minutes of stirring, the roux will begin to turn a pale golden color and gently bubble and foam. Stir roux until it turns the color of milk chocolate and gives off a nutty fragrance, 30 to 40 more minutes. Watch carefully so it doesn't burn. Remove from the heat and stir until roux cools and stops cooking, about 5 more minutes.
Step 5
Stir onion mixture and 1 cup boiling water into roux; be careful to avoid spattering. Heat over medium heat until mixture comes to a simmer. Whisk until roux and water combine and become thick, about 10 minutes. Add thickened roux to the chicken, stir together, and add remaining 9 cups boiling water. Season with remaining 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning and bring to a rolling boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 1 hour.
Step 6
Sprinkle garlic powder and cayenne pepper over smoked sausage. Brown sausage in a skillet with 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Transfer sausage to the soup and simmer for 30 more minutes. Remove chicken from the pot and take meat off bones; discard skin and bones. Return meat to the soup and simmer for 15 more minutes. Skim off the layer of oil that forms on the top.
Step 7
While the gumbo is simmering, bring rice and 3 cups water to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender and liquid has been absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes.
Step 8
Serve gumbo over hot, cooked rice with a generous sprinkling of chopped green onions over each serving.
Editor’s Note:
Nutrition data for this recipe includes the full amount of marinade ingredients. The actual amount consumed will vary.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 15 | |
Calories 825 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat58g | 74% |
Saturated Fat12g | 60% |
Cholesterol130mg | 43% |
Sodium1206mg | 52% |
Total Carbohydrate32g | 11% |
Dietary Fiber1g | 5% |
Total Sugars3g | |
Protein42g | |
Vitamin C15mg | 74% |
Calcium54mg | 4% |
Iron3mg | 15% |
Potassium569mg | 12% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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