Chicken and Andouille Sausage Gumbo

neutral oil or rendered bacon fat

chicken leg quarters, seasoned with salt and black pepper

all-purpose flour

medium yellow onions, diced

bell pepper, diced

stalk celery, diced

garlic, minced

1-inch piece ginger, peeled and minced

andouille or smoked sausage, cut into a medium dice

good-quality chicken stock, homemade or store-bought

freshly ground black pepper

bay leaves

stalk lemongrass, lightly crushed

Salt,

Worcestershire sauce,

Hot sauce,

neutral oil or rendered bacon fat

andouille sausage, sliced into thick half-moons (or smoked pork sausage)

pieces okra, sliced into thick coins

brined and roasted boneless chicken thighs, cut into thick slices

thinly sliced scallions

Louisiana popcorn rice, cooked