Southern Comfort: My Favorite Easy Chicken Gumbo Recipe

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons (55g) vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup (65g) all-purpose flour
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 bell pepper, chopped
• 2 celery stalks, chopped
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 pound (450g) boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-size pieces
• 1 can (14.5 oz/410g) diced tomatoes
• 4 cups (960ml) chicken broth
• 1 tablespoon (15g) Cajun seasoning
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 cups (250g) sliced okra (fresh or frozen)
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 4 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
• 1/4 cup (15g) chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
• Steamed white rice
• Hot sauce (optional)