CHICKEN GUMBO

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A low-fat Creole-inspired okra and green pepper stew with cayenne, paprika, cumin and thyme

Provided by Katy Greenwood

Categories     Lunch, Main course

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 tbsp olive oil
500g skinless, boneless chicken thigh , cut into chunks
1 onion , chopped
1 green pepper , deseeded and chopped
3 celery sticks, finely chopped
1 garlic clove , finely chopped
ΒΌ tsp cayenne pepper
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp dried thyme
1 bay leaf
1 heaped tbsp plain flour
400g can chopped tomato
400ml chicken stock
100g okra , cut into 2cm rounds
small handful sage , leaves chopped
crusty bread or microwave rice, to serve

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large pan over a medium high heat. Add the chicken and cook in batches for about 5 mins to brown all over. Remove the chicken with a slotted spoon and set aside.
  • Add the onion, green pepper and celery to the pan, put on the lid and cook for 5 mins, stirring occasionally until softened a little. Stir in the garlic, spices, thyme and bay leaf and cook for 1 min until fragrant. Return the chicken and any juices to the pan with the flour, stirring to coat everything. Pour in the tomatoes and stock, and bring to the boil, cook for 5 mins, then add the okra and half the sage. Turn down to a simmer, put on the lid and cook for 10 mins. Then season and serve, scattering the rest of the sage over.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 242 calories, Fat 7 grams fat, SaturatedFat 2 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 12 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 6 grams sugar, Fiber 4 grams fiber, Protein 33 grams protein, Sodium 0.7 milligram of sodium

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