Chicken Gumbo

Ingrediënten

• 1/2 eetl. cajun seasoning
• 1 eetl. olive oil
• 1 borst, bot en vel verwijderd chicken breast
• 0,12 theel. hot sauce
• 1/3 kop chicken broth
• 1/2 oz gumbo file powder
• 0,12 theel. minced garlic
• 1/2 verpakking frozen cut okra
• 1/2 middelgrote yellow onion, finely diced
• 1/2 middelgrote green bell pepper, finely diced
• 7 1/2 oz stewed tomatoes

Beschrijving

1. Cut raw chicken into strips or cubes.
2. Heat oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat until hot.
3. Sauté garlic, onion, and bell pepper, stirring often, until onion is translucent, about 3 minutes.
4. Season chicken with salt and pepper to taste and add to skillet. give pan a good shake every now and then to sear chicken on all sides, about 3 to 5 minutes.
5. Add broth, tomatoes with liquid and okra.
6. Stir to break up the okra, then cover, reduce heat and simmer 8 minutes or until everything is heated through and slightly thickened.
7. Stir in hot sauce and season to taste.
8. Note: if you want a thicker gumbo, turn off the heat and add the file powder and stir for another 1-2 minutes; if it becomes too thick, add additional stock or hot water.