Creole Chicken - Better Than Bouillon

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon Better Than Bouillon Roasted Chicken Base
• 1 cup hot water
• 1 (4 - 5 lb) whole chicken, cut into 8 pieces
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 cup diced white onion
• 1 cup diced green bell pepper
• 1 cup diced celery
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 can (15-ounce) petite diced tomatoes, drained
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 3 tablespoons The Original “Louisiana” Brand Hot Sauce™