Chicken Gumbo Recipe

This Recipe is meant for Scouts BSA.

4 Tbsp cooking oil
3 Tbsp flour
2 cloves garlic
2 medium onions
2 medium bell peppers
3 tomatoes
2 lb. fresh okra
2 stalks of celery
2 lb. boneless chicken breasts
Salt & pepper to taste

main course

Cut chicken into 1 inch cubes.
Slice okra into 1/4 inch slices.
Chop onions, peppers, celery, and tomatoes.
Mince garlic.
Heat dutch oven to 325 degrees for Frying.
Add oil and flour.
Cook, stirring often, until brown.
Add garlic, onion, and peppers.
Slowly stir in 1 quart of water.
Add salt and pepper.
Add tomatoes, okra, and celery.
Heat to boiling, then reduce heat to 225 degrees.
Cover and Simmer 30 minutes or until vegetables are done.
Add chicken and Simmer an additional 20 minutes or until chicken is done.

Serves about 8