If you're a fan of hearty and flavorful chicken gumbo recipes but want a healthier and diabetic-friendly alternative, look no further than our No Roux Chicken Gumbo! This gumbo chicken delight is crafted with a unique twist using konjac gum, a natural thickening agent that eliminates the need for the traditional roux. Bursting with tender chicken, rich spices, and an array of colorful vegetables, this recipe chicken gumbo promises to satisfy your cravings without compromising taste or nutrition. Get ready to indulge in a bowl of warm comfort with our delicious and guilt-free No Roux Chicken Gumbo!
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If you're a fan of hearty and flavorful chicken gumbo recipes but want a healthier and diabetic-friendly alternative, look no further than our No Roux Chicken Gumbo! This gumbo chicken delight is crafted with a unique twist using konjac gum, a natural thickening agent that eliminates the need for the traditional roux. Bursting with tender chicken, rich spices, and an array of colorful vegetables, this recipe chicken gumbo promises to satisfy your cravings without compromising taste or nutrition. Get ready to indulge in a bowl of warm comfort with our delicious and guilt-free No Roux Chicken Gumbo!
6 qts. chicken broth
1 1/2-2 lb. chicken
1 lb. Andouille sausage
2 onions, chopped
2 16 oz. bags of frozen bell peppers
3 cups chopped celery
2 tsp. minced garlic
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. red pepper
Β½ tsp. black pepper
2 tbs. Italian seasonings
1 tbs. chili powder
Β½ tsp. cayenne pepper
1 tbs. gluten-free Worcestershire sauce
2 tsp. filΓ© powder
2 tsp. Cape Crystal konjac gum (glucomannan)
STEP 1: Make broth the traditional way using the slow cooker. Place the leftover bones and meat from a turkey or chicken from a previous meal in the slow cooker and fill with 6 quarts of water. Let it cook on low over night. The next morning, drain the liquid out into your soup pot and pick out the little meat that is left. OR simply purchase the stock and save the trouble.
STEP 2: Next add the chicken to the stock to the gumbo pot. Bring to a boil.
STEP 3: SautΓ© the sausage in a little coconut oil in a skillet. Once brown, add to the gumbo pot.
STEP 4: Add your chopped vegetables and seasonings to the pot except the konjac gum.
STEP 5: Let the pot boil for 2 hours. Take out the cooked chicken and shred it. Once shredded, return it to the soup pot.
STEP 6: In a separate bowl, whisk your konjac gum in 1 cup of water. Once it is mixed very well, add the water mix to your soup
STEP 7: Continue to cook another hour to 2 hours.
STEP 8: Serve with βricedβ cauliflower and radish faux potato salad.
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