"I'm a coward when it comes to okra. Yes, I know it is used for its thickening qualities, but I just can't bring myself to use this vegetable...."
INGREDIENTS
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1/4 cup flour
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1 teaspoon salt
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1 (3 lb) chicken, cut into 8 pieces
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1/4 cup vegetable oil
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1 1/2 cups onions, chopped
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1 cup celery, chopped
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1 cup green onion, chopped
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3 garlic cloves, pressed
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1 quart chicken broth
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1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes
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1 bay leaf
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2 teaspoons pepper sauce, Original TABASCO brand
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1 (10 ounce) package frozen whole okra
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hot cooked rice