Chicken and Andouille Gumbo: CSA Tuesdays
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Well, we are quickly approaching the end of our CSA season. I hate that it’s almost over because I love receiving all those fresh vegetables throughout the year. This week we received two bunches of celery, a large bag of mixed lettuce, 2 squash, 2 onions, and a lot of basil. The lettuce we used for taco salads, the basil I used in tomato sauce, and the squash I roasted and added to pasta.
That meant I had the onions and celery left. I recently saw a recipe for chicken and andouille gumbo that looked amazing. It had a ton of ingredients and took around 5 hours to make but I thought that with a few small changes I could make it in under 2 hours and it would still taste great. The recipe called for onions and celery which makes it perfect for our CSA week. Plus I had a poblano pepper and a green pepper from my mom’s CSA.
The gumbo starts by pan frying chicken breast pieces in one skillet and the andouille sausage in another. Then you made a roux with flour and olive oil. After making the roux, the vegetables go into the pan. I was lucky enough to be at my parents house this past weekend so I was able to grab some okra which is a key ingredient in the gumbo. None of the markets where I live ever carry okra. It’s hard to find any fruits and vegetables that are out of the ordinary around here.
After the vegetables go in the gumbo simmers for about an hour then it’s ready to eat! It really thickened up while simmering and was the perfect consistency. The gumbo is served over top of rice. It’s spicy and very filling. It’s a great fall or winter entree served with some bread. I made jalapeno cheddar cornbread muffins to go along with it which paired wonderfully. The gumbo also makes a lot so we had plenty leftover for lunch the next day.
Chicken and Andouille Gumbo
Ingredients
- 3 Tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 2 large chicken breasts, cut into 2 inch pieces
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 c. flour, divided
- 12 oz. andouille sausage
- 1 1/2 teaspoon chile powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne
- 1 Tablespoon paprika
- 6 cloves garlic
- 3 stalks celery, chopped
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 2 jalapenos, minced
- 1 poblano pepper, minced
- 1 onion, minced
- 6 c. chicken broth
- 6 oz. okra, trimmed and sliced 1/2 inch thick
- 4 c. cooked rice
Instructions
- Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in the bottom of a Dutch oven.
- Season the chicken with salt and pepper then toss with 1/2 cup of the flour. Add the chicken to the hot oil and fry for 10 minutes, turning frequently, until the chicken is cooked. Remove from the Dutch oven and place in a bowl.
- Meanwhile, cook the andouille sausage in a medium skillet over medium heat. Cook until browned. Remove from the pan and place in a bowl.
- Add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil along with the remaining flour to the Dutch oven. Whisk until smooth. Cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the flour is cooked and beginning to brown.
- Add the chile powder, cayenne, paprika, garlic, celery, bell pepper, jalapenos, poblano pepper, and onion to the Dutch oven. Cook for 10 minutes or until soft.
- Add the chicken broth one cup at a time, stirring well to incorporate, until all of the broth is added.
- Bring the gumbo to a boil and then reduce heat. Add the chicken and andouille sausage back into the gumbo and simmer for 30 minutes.
- Heat 1 teaspoon of olive oil in a small skillet. Add the okra and cook until golden brown, about 10 minutes.
- Add the okra to the soup and simmer for an additional 15 minutes.
- To serve, place a large spoonful of rice at the bottom of a bowl and top with the gumbo.
Notes
Adapted from Saveur Magazine
I’ve been meaning to cook with okra – never had a chance before and this gumbo looks so delicious and comforting.