Louisiana Gumbo Recipe My Kickin Chicken Andouille Gumbo

Ingredients

• 1 cup (120g) all-purpose flour
• ¾ cup (170ml) vegetable oil (or canola oil)
• 1 large yellow onion, chopped (about 1 ½ cups/230g)
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped (about 1 cup/150g)
• 2 celery stalks, chopped (about ¾ cup/100g)
• 4 cloves garlic, minced (about 2 teaspoons/12g)
• 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning (store-bought or homemade)
• ½ teaspoon dried thyme
• ½ teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 bay leaf
• ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for extra heat)
• 1 pound (450g) boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 pound (450g) andouille sausage, sliced (about ¼-inch thick)
• 8 cups (1.9L) chicken broth (low sodium preferred)
• ½ cup (60g) okra, sliced (fresh or frozen)
• 1 (14.5-ounce/411g) can diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• Salt
• black pepper
• Cooked white rice, for serving
• Chopped fresh parsley or green onions, for garnish (optional)