Gumbo Ya Ya

Gumbo Ya Ya is a traditional Louisiana-style dish that combines gumbo, a flavorful, hearty stew, with a unique twist. It features a rich, dark roux, chicken, sausage, Trinity and a blend of seasonings.

Gumbo Ya Ya

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Gumbo Ya Ya is a traditional Louisiana-style dish that combines gumbo, a flavorful, hearty stew, with a unique twist.

• Author: Linda Jolly-Kilbride
• Prep Time: 45 minutes
• Cook Time: 2 hours 10 minutes
• Total Time: 2 hours 55 minutes
• Yield: 10 servings 1x
• Category: Stew
• Method: Stovetop
• Cuisine: Cajun & Creole

Ingredients

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1 (5 pound) roasting chicken, cut up Salt Cayenne pepper Garlic powder 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup vegetable oil 2 cups onions, coarsely chopped 1 1/2 cups celery, coarsely chopped 2 cups green bell pepper, coarsely chopped 6 cups chicken broth 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh garlic, minced 1 pound andouille sausage, finely diced (or a spicy sausage such as Kielbasa) 4 cups hot cooked rice

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Instructions

1. Cut chicken breasts in half crosswise to get a total of 10 pieces of chicken. Season with salt, cayenne pepper and garlic powder and let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes.
2.   Measure flour into a large paper bag. Add chicken pieces and shake until well-coated. Remove chicken and reserve the flour.
3.   In a large cast iron skillet, brown chicken in very hot oil; remove and set aside.
4.   Stir oil remaining in the skillet with a wire whisk to loosen any brown particles remaining in the bottom of the pan.
5.   Whisk in 1 cup of the remaining flour and stir constantly until the mixture of oil and flour (the roux) becomes dark brown (do not burn!).
6.   Remove from heat; add onions, celery and green bell pepper, stirring constantly until vegetables are tender.
7.   Transfer roux and vegetables to a large heavy saucepan.
8.   Add stock to roux and vegetables and bring to a boil, stirring.
9. Lower heat to a quick simmer and add garlic, sausage and chicken. Continue cooking, covered, until the chicken is tender, 1 3/4 to 2 hours.
10.   Adjust seasonings and serve in bowls over the rice.

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