Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt plus more
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 3 pounds skinless, boneless chicken thighs
- 1/2 cup (or more) vegetable oil
- 1 pound andouille or other spicy smoked sausage, cut into 1/2" rounds
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 medium onions, finely chopped
- 4 scallions, thinly sliced (white and pale parts separated from dark)
- 2 celery stalks, finely chopped
- 2 green bell peppers, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons chopped garlic
- 8 cups low-salt chicken broth
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
- 2 cups 1/2”-thick slices fresh (or frozen, thawed) okra, divided
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Worchestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce (preferably Crystal)
- 1 teaspoon filé powder plus more (optional)
- Steamed Rice
Description
For Authentic Gumbo, Add Filé, A Creole Herb Found In Better Markets.
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