Chicken Fricassee
Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Rating
4.98 out of 5 stars
(153)
Ingredients
6 servings
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 8 chicken thighs and legs, combined
- salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 Tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 carrots, cut in large pieces
- 3-4 sprigs thyme (leaves only)
- 2 Tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup dry white wine, such as Sauvignon Blanc
- 1 1/2 cup chicken stock
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
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Preparation
Step 1
Preheat oven to 350 F. Pat dry chicken with a paper towel and season with salt and pepper. Place a large deep pan over medium/high heat with 1 Tbsp olive oil. Brown chicken approximately 4 minutes per side until golden on each side but not cooked through. Remove to a plate and set aside until needed. Discard excess fat leaving 1 Tbsp in the pan.
Step 2
Add 1 Tbsp butter to the pan and sauté chopped onions and carrots over low heat for 7-10 minutes. Add minced garlic and fresh thyme leaves and cook briefly for 30 seconds. Add 2 Tbsp flour and cook while stirring until flour is completely absorbed by the fat and mixture smells nutty. Add 1/2 cup white wine and simmer until slightly reduced. Pour in 1 1/2 cups chicken stock.
Step 3
Return chicken to the pan together with the juices and bake uncovered at 350˚F for 45 minutes.
Step 4
Take the chicken out of the oven and add 1/2 cup heavy cream, stir until combined. Taste and season with salt if needed.
Step 5
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Chef's notes
You can add vegetables like mushrooms, green beans, or broccoli that can sustain a slow braising process without falling apart.
Serve with mashed potatoes or rice with crusty bread for a full meal.
