
By Lydia Pilkington
Chicken gumbo
A jewel in the crown of Cajun cuisine, a gumbo is a cross between a soup and a stew. Whatever you call it, this recipe promises a warming meal that is bursting with flavour.
Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 11:32:14 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Great
Glycemic Index
29
Low
Glycemic Load
3
Low
Nutrition per serving
Calories328.5 kcal (16%)
Total Fat12.9 g (18%)
Carbs10.1 g (4%)
Sugars5.6 g (6%)
Protein41.8 g (84%)
Sodium390.2 mg (20%)
Fiber1.8 g (6%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
4 servings

2 teaspoonGround cumin

2 teaspoonPaprika smoked

1 teaspoonChilli powder

1 teaspoonDried garlic powder

1 teaspoonDried onion

1 teaspoonDried oregano

800gChicken thigh fillet
lean, raw, trimmed and cut into quarters

1 tablespoonOlive oil

1Onion
any type, medium, chopped

2Garlic clove
crushed

2Celery stalk
diced

1Green capsicum
capsicum, seeded and diced

1 x 400gTomatoes diced canned
any type, can

1 cupChicken liquid stock
salt reduced

1 bunchItalian parsley
to serve

1 tablespoonTabasco sauce
to serve
Instructions
Step 1
Combine the cumin, paprika, chilli powder, garlic powder, onion powder and oregano in a large bowl. Add the chicken pieces and toss to coat well in the spice mix.
Step 2
Heat the olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook, stirring regularly, until browned. Remove and set aside.
Step 3
Add the onion to the pan and cook for 5 minutes or until softened, then stir in the garlic, celery and capsicum and cook for 1 minute. Add the chopped tomatoes and stock and simmer for 15 minutes. Return the chicken to the pan, then cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
Step 4
Sprinkle with parsley and a few drops of Tabasco sauce, and serve with rice from your daily bread allowance and a salad or vegetables to the side.
Notes
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Makes leftovers
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