4 boneless chicken thighs (skin on), cut into 2-inch pieces, seasoned with 2 tsp kosher salt, ½ tsp paprika, and ½ tsp black pepper
1/2 cup flour
1 lb tasso,* diced
1 medium onion, diced
2 poblano peppers, diced
1 small jalapeño, seeded and diced
3 stalks celery, diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 gallon (4 qts) chicken stock
1 lb peeled, cleaned Louisiana shrimp
Roux
2 cups vegetable oil
1 3/4 cup flour (plus remaining flour from coating the chicken)
Gumbo spices
3 tsp kosher salt
1 1/2 tsp black pepper
1 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp dried thyme
1 tsp filé powder*
6 bay leaves

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