Chicken Fricassee Lu Chow's Recipe

Name: Chicken Fricassee Lu Chow's Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 1/2 pound chicken, cleaned and disjointed; 2 tbsp. butter; Grnd pepper to taste; 1/4 teaspoon thyme; 2 or possibly 3 bay leaves; 1 leek, sliced fine; 1 carrot, thin sliced; Salt to taste; 1/2 c. dry white wine; 1 c. stock or possibly bouillon; 1/2 pt. heavy cream; 1/2 teaspoon flour; 6 or possibly 8 sm. pcs cooked lobster; 1/2 c. sliced, cooked mushrooms

Servings: persons

2 1/2 pound chicken, cleaned and disjointed
2 tbsp. butter
Grnd pepper to taste
1/4 teaspoon thyme
2 or possibly 3 bay leaves
1 leek, sliced fine
1 carrot, thin sliced
Salt to taste
1/2 c. dry white wine
1 c. stock or possibly bouillon
1/2 pt. heavy cream
1/2 teaspoon flour
6 or possibly 8 sm. pcs cooked lobster
1/2 c. sliced, cooked mushrooms

1
Debone chicken, if preferred.
2
Heat butter in heavy iron pot or possibly Dutch oven.
3
Saute/fry chicken.
4
Add in pepper, thyme, bay leaves, leek (or possibly sweet onion), carrot and salt (about a tsp.
5
seems about right).
6
Cook till chicken is golden brown but browned.
7
Add in wine and stock.
8
Cover, bring to a boil, then cook over lowered heat about 20 min, or possibly till tender.
9
Remove chicken to a hot serving platter.
10
Stir cream into pan and cook gently.
11
Mix flour with a little of the gravy, then stir it into kettle, cooking and stirring till mix is the consistency of a smooth gravy.
12
Strain sauce.
13
Add in lobster and mushrooms (one version also adds 1/4 c. of minced, cooked tripe!).
14
Reheat a moment and pour over chicken.
15
Serve over warm rice, noodles, spaetzle, or possibly with dumplings.
16
Expensive, but your guests will go crazy trying to figure out what's so different about the dish!

584

kcal

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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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 1/2 pound chicken, cleaned and disjointed, 2 tbsp. butter, Grnd pepper to taste, 1/4 teaspoon thyme, and more.

Yes, Chicken Fricassee Lu Chow's Recipe 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!