1 chicken, cut up (any size)
6 eggs
2 c. oysters
1 lg. onion, chopped
1/2 c. chopped parsley
Salt & pepper to taste
3 smoked sausage links
2 1/2 c. peeled shrimp
1 1/2 tbsp. file
1/2 c. green onions, chopped
1 qt. water (more may be added, if desired)

No cooking oil is needed, since the chicken fat will melt.

Preheat a large pot over a medium heat for approximately 5 minutes. Add cut up chicken and fry about 10 minutes. Add onion; let chicken and onions brown together. When browned, add green onions and parsley. Let cook for about 15 minutes slowly.

Do not stir chicken too much. Add sausage, shrimp and oysters.

Let cook 10 minutes and add the water. Let the mixture come to a boil, cooking for approximately 15 minutes.

Break raw eggs, one at a time; drop into boiling mixture in separate places in the pot. Continue to cook for 10 minutes. Do not stir during this time. Add file. Stir and turn off heat. Add salt and pepper to taste. Will serve 10 people.