Okra Gumbo Recipe - Chili Pepper Madness

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 1 pound chicken thighs (chopped - chicken breast is good too)
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 12 ounces tasso ham (chopped (or use andouille sausage, sliced into ¼ inch slices))
• ½ cup peanut oil or vegetable oil
• ½ cup flour
• 1 medium bell pepper (chopped)
• 1 medium onion (chopped)
• 1 medium celery stalk (chopped)
• 3 cloves garlic (chopped)
• 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning (or more to taste)
• 6 cups chicken stock
• 3 bay leaves
• ¾ pound fresh okra (sliced)
• 4 tablespoons chopped parsley (+ more for serving)
• For Serving: Cooked white rice, if desired