Chicken & Okra Gumbo

Why serve soup when you can treat your kids to a rich and hearty New Orleans tradition? Chock full of chicken and nutritious vegetables, this gumbo is good to the last slurp.

New high-flying adventures 1/22-25 @ 11am on Nick

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp. olive oil
• Salt and freshly ground pepper
• 6 chicken drumsticks
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 stalk celery, chopped
• 1 small green pepper, chopped
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1/2 tsp. dried thyme
• 2 tbsp. flour
• 3 cups chicken broth
• 2 cups whole frozen okra
• Hot pepper sauce (optional)

Supplies

• Dutch oven

Directions

1. Step 1

   Heat the oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Brown the chicken in the pan, turning occasionally until golden brown all over, about 6 to 7 minutes.

2. Step 2

   Add the onion, celery, pepper, and garlic. Reduce heat and cook and stir until the vegetables are tender. Add the thyme and the flour and cook for 3 minutes longer.

3. Step 3

   Add the chicken broth and okra and bring to a boil over medium heat. Cover and simmer until the chicken is tender, about 25 minutes longer. Season to taste, and serve with hot sauce if desired.

Nurtition Facts

• Calories: 181
• Total Fat: 9g
• Saturated Fat: 2g
• Trans Fat: 0g
• Cholesterol: 43mg
• Sodium: 558mg
• Total Carbs: 7g
• Fiber: 2g
• Sugar: 1g
• Protein: 18g