Chicken and Andouille Gumbo Recipe

Name: Chicken and Andouille Gumbo Recipe
Ingredients: 1/2 c. vegetable oil (corn or canola); 1 whole chicken, cut up and skin removed; 1 lb. Andouille sausage sliced bite sized; 3/4 c. flour; 2 c. chopped onions; 1 c. chopped celery; 1 c. chopped bell pepper; 6 c. chicken stalk, unsalted; 1 tsp. Cajun or creole seasoning; 1 tbsp. fresh minced garlic; 1 tsp. fresh thyme chopped; 1/2 crushed red pepper, or to taste; 2 bay leaves; 1 14.5 oz. can diced tomatoes; 2 c. frozen sliced okra; 1/2 c. chopped fresh parsley; Cooked white rice; Pepper Sauce (optional)