Friday, August 29, 2014

MAIN DISH: CHICKEN GUMBO WITH OKRA(click here to print)

CHICKEN GUMBO WITH OKRA

  1 broiler/fryer chicken (2-1/2 to 3 pounds), cut up


 2 quarts water


 bacon drippings


 1/2 tsp. xanthan gum


 2 medium onions, chopped


 2 celery ribs, chopped


 1 medium green pepper, chopped


  3 garlic cloves, minced


  1 can (28 ounces) tomatoes, drained


  2 cups fresh or frozen sliced okra


  2 bay leaves


  1 teaspoon dried basil


  1 teaspoon salt


  1/2 teaspoon pepper


 1 to 2 teaspoons hot pepper sauce


 2 tablespoons sliced green onions


  Minced fresh parsley

Directions
1. Place chicken and water in a large kettle. Cover and bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30-45 minutes or until chicken is tender.
2.  Remove chicken; reserve broth. Set chicken aside until cool enough to handle. Remove chicken from bones; discard bones and cut into meat into cubes; set aside.
3.  In a soup kettle, combine oil or drippings and xanthan gum until smooth. Cook over medium-high heat for 5 minutes, stirring constantly. Reduce heat to medium. Cook and stir about 5 minutes more or until mixture is reddish-brown (the color of a penny). Turn the heat to high. Stir in 2 cups reserved broth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
4.  Add the onions, celery, green pepper and garlic; cook and stir for 5 minutes. Add the tomatoes, okra, bay leaves, basil, salt, pepper and pepper sauce. Cover and simmer for 1 hour. Add chicken; heat through.
5.  Discard bay leaves. Garnish with green onions and parsley. . Yield: 8-10 servings; 9 carbs
Note:  Serve with spaghetti squash or zucchini noodles.
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