Chicken Fricassee Recipe

Name: Chicken Fricassee
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 boiling potatoes, peeled and diced; 2 tbsp olive oil; 4 chicken drumsticks, skin removed; 4 chicken thighs, skin removed; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 2 tbsp all purpose flour; 4 oz (115g) small white mushrooms; 4 shallots, sliced; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tsp chopped rosemary; 2/3 cup dry white wine; 1 1/4 cups chicken stock; 1 bay leaf

Servings: persons

4 boiling potatoes, peeled and diced
2 tbsp olive oil
4 chicken drumsticks, skin removed
4 chicken thighs, skin removed
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tbsp all purpose flour
4 oz (115g) small white mushrooms
4 shallots, sliced
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tsp chopped rosemary
2/3 cup dry white wine
1 1/4 cups chicken stock
1 bay leaf

1
Cook the potatoes in a saucepan of boiling water for 5 minutes.
2
Drain well.
3
Heat the oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat.
4
Season with chicken with salt and pepper and dust with the flour.
5
Add to the pan and cook, turning often, about 6 minutes, until browned.
6
Transfer to a plate.
7
Add the shallots to the pan and cook, stirring often, about 2 minutes, until softened.
8
Add the potatoes, mushrooms, garlic, and rosemary, and cook 2 minutes more.
9
Add the wine, bring to a boil, and cook for 1 minute.
10
Add the stock and return to the boil.
11
Return the chicken to the pan, add the bay leaf, and cover.
12
Reduce the heat and simmer about 50 minutes, or until the chicken is very tender.
13
Discard the bay leaf and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper.
14
Serve hot.
15
Variation:
16
German Chicken Fricassee: Add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice, a pinch of grated nutmeg, and a dash of Worcestershire sauce in step Toward the end of cooking time, stir in 1 cup thawed frozen peas.
17
Just before serving, mix 1 large egg yolk and 1/4 cup heavy cream.
18
Remove the pan from the heat, and stir the yolk mixture into the sauce.
19
Serve with boiled rice.

720

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 boiling potatoes, peeled and diced, 2 tbsp olive oil, 4 chicken drumsticks, skin removed, 4 chicken thighs, skin removed, 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.

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Chicken Fricassee

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Variations & substitutions

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