Chicken Fricassee Recipe

Name: Chicken Fricassee
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 1/2 pounds chicken oven-ready; 2 leeks trimmed and chopped; 2 carrots peeled and chopped; 2 celery stalks chopped; 2 onions peeled and chopped; 4 bay leaves; 10 black peppercorns; 1 1/8 pounds asparagus spears trimmed and chopped; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 1/8 pounds button mushrooms wiped; 1 5/8 cups long grain rice; 9/16 cup butter; 3/4 cup plain flour; 2 teaspoons lemon juice; 2 egg yolks medium; 7/8 cup double cream; 1 3/8 cups petits pois frozen; 2 tablespoons chopped parsley fresh

Servings: persons

3 1/2 pounds chicken oven-ready
2 leeks trimmed and chopped
2 carrots peeled and chopped
2 celery stalks chopped
2 onions peeled and chopped
4 bay leaves
10 black peppercorns
1 1/8 pounds asparagus spears trimmed and chopped
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 1/8 pounds button mushrooms wiped
1 5/8 cups long grain rice
9/16 cup butter
3/4 cup plain flour
2 teaspoons lemon juice
2 egg yolks medium
7/8 cup double cream
1 3/8 cups petits pois frozen
2 tablespoons chopped parsley fresh

1
Place chicken, leeks, carrots, celery, onions, bay leaves and peppercorns in a large pot and cover with about 12 cups cold water. Bring to a boil then reduce heat and simmer for about 1 hour 15 mins. Remove chicken from stock, discard bones and skin and cut meat into pieces. Strain stock, reserving 5 1/2 cups.
2
Meanwhile, steam asparagus until just tender then rinse under cold water and set aside. Heat oil in a frying pan and saute mushrooms over high heat until golden and tender. Drain and set aside.
3
Boil rice in salted water according to package instructions until tender. Drain then add 2 tbsp butter.
4
Melt remaining butter in a large pan then add flour and cook for 1 min. Gradually whisk in reserved stock then bring to a boil. Add lemon juice then reduce heat to a simmer and very gradually whisk in egg yolks then cream. Season to taste. Add chicken, asparagus, mushrooms and peas and simmer very gently for 4-5 mins. Serve with rice and garnished with chopped parsley.

1737

kcal

Calories

Fat

114

Carbs

149

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 1/2 pounds chicken oven-ready, 2 leeks trimmed and chopped, 2 carrots peeled and chopped, 2 celery stalks chopped, and more.

Yes, Chicken Fricassee falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chicken Fricassee

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