Best Chicken & Sausage Gumbo Recipe — How To Make Chicken & Sausage Gumbo

Ingredients

• 2 tsp. kosher salt
• 1 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
• 1 tsp. smoked paprika
• 3/4 tsp. garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp. mustard powder
• 1/2 tsp. cayenne
• 1 1/2 lb. boneless, skinless chicken thighs (about 4 thighs)
• Vegetable oil (1 tbsp. + 1 cup, divided)
• 12 oz. andouille sausage, sliced into coins
• 6 1/2 c. low-sodium chicken broth, divided
• 1 c. all-purpose flour
• 1 large yellow onion, finely chopped
• 1 large green bell pepper, finely chopped
• 2 stalks celery, finely chopped
• 2 bay leaves
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 green onions, sliced (whites and greens separated)
• 2 tbsp. fresh thyme, chopped
• Steamed white rice or potato salad