Instructions: Combine flour and salt in plastic or paper bag; dredge chicken pieces in flour mixture to coat.

In large heavy Dutch oven or saucepot, heat oil; brown chicken on all sides, remove and reserve. Add onion, celery, onion and garlic; saute 5 minutes, stirring often.

Return chicken to pot. Stir in chicken broth, tomatoes in juice, bay leaf and Tabasco pepper sauce. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, 45 minutes. Add okra; cook 10 minutes longer.

Serve each portion in bowl topped with 1/2 cup cooked rice.

This recipe yields 8 servings.

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