Wednesday, February 5, 2014

Chicken Sausage Gumbo, Balsamic Glazed Chicken, Asian Turkey Meatballs

Produce
Yellow Onion
2 bell peppers (any color)
Celery
Garlic
Okra (frozen or fresh) or peas
Orange
Asparagus
Ginger
Cilantro
Scallions
Lime

Meat
Bone in Chicken Thighs (6 pieces)
1/2 lb andouille sausage
1 lb. chicken tenders
1 lb. ground turkey

Dairy
1 egg

Pantry
Flour
Chicken stock
2/3 cup applesauce 
cinnamon
Balsamic Vinegar
Ground nutmeg or Cardamom
Panko Bread Crumbs
Brown Rice or Udon Noodles
Soy sauce
Sesame Oil

Chicken & Sausage Gumbo (slow cooker recipe)

Bone in chicken (think it works best with bone in thighs)-at least 6 pieces
2 T. unsalted butter
2 T. and 1/3 cup canola oil
1 Yellow onion, chopped
2 bell peppers chopped
1-2 ribs celery chopped
Okra chopped or handful of peas
3-4 cloves of garlic chopped
1/3 cup flour
3-4 cups chicken stock
1/2 lb. andouille sausage
cayenne pepper

Season chicken all over with salt and pepper.  In a large dutch  oven or saute pan melt butter and 2 T. canola oil.  Brown chicken on both sides.  Might need to do in batches.  Remove chicken and set aside.  Pour off all but around 1 T. of oil and then saute, onion, bell peppers, celery until softened (roughly 5 minutes).  Add garlic and cook another couple minutes.  Set aside.  

In a small heavy saucepan over medium, high heat melt 1/3 cup canola oil. Add flour and cook, whisking frequently until mixture turns light brown.  Add the broth and bring to a boil whisking frequently until thickened.  

Transfer broth, chicken and vegetables and sausage to slow cooker.  Cook on high for 3 hours or low for 6-7 hours.  Remove lid and use a shallow spoon or ladle and skim as much fat off the top as possible.  Add okra or peas and continue to cook for another 30 minutes.  Stir in cayenne pepper if needed and season to taste.  

Source:  Williams Sonoma Slow Cooker Cookbook

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