Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons basil
  • 10 bay leaves
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons white pepper
  • 2 teaspoons black pepper
  • 1/2 cup parsley
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne
  • 1/2 cup granulated garlic
  • 2 teaspoons thyme
  • 2 teaspoons oregano
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 3 1/2 lbs chicken
  • 3 1/2 lbs andouille sausages
  • 3 lbs onions
  • 2 bell peppers
  • 4 1/2 gallons water
  • For Roux
  • 2 cups oil
  • 2 cups flour

Method

  • Bring water and bay leaves to a boil.
  • In separate sauce pan mix oil and flour over medium heat for 20 minutes to make the roux then add onions.
  • Add the roux to the pot with water and bay leaves.
  • Then Add thyme, oregano, basil, garlic powder, chilli powder, cayenne, black pepper and white pepper, and tomato sauce.
  • Then add green bell peppers, onions and chicken thighs and Andouille sausage.
  • Leave simmering until broth thickens and chicken is cooked through.
  • Serve over white rice.