Grandma Tita's Chicken Fricassee Recipe

Name: Grandma Tita's Chicken Fricassee
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 skin-on, bone-in chicken breast halves, trimmed of excess fat; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth; 1 large white onion, coarsely chopped; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce; 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/3 cup all-purpose flour; 1 (11.5 ounce) jar white asparagus in water; 1/3 cup heavy cream; 1/3 cup capers, drained and rinsed; Chopped scallions, for garnish

Servings: persons

4 skin-on, bone-in chicken breast halves, trimmed of excess fat
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
1 large white onion, coarsely chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1 (11.5 ounce) jar white asparagus in water
1/3 cup heavy cream
1/3 cup capers, drained and rinsed
Chopped scallions, for garnish

1
Season the chicken all over with salt and pepper.
2
Place the chicken breasts in a large pot with the broth, onion, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, lemon zest, cumin, and oregano.
3
Cover, bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer, until the chicken is cooked through, about 15 to 20 minutes.
4
Transfer the chicken to a plate, then strain the broth through a fine-mesh sieve into another pot.
5
Remove the chicken from the bones, discarding the skin and pulling the meat off into big, long chunks.
6
Put the pot of broth over medium heat.
7
Add the flour, whisking to avoid getting lumps.
8
Bring the sauce to a simmer stirring constantly so it doesn't stick or burn, until it has thickened slightly, about 10 minutes.
9
Remove the asparagus from the jar, reserving the liquid, and cut the stalks into thirds.
10
Whisk the asparagus water into the thickened broth.
11
Add the cream and capers, stirring to combine.
12
Add the chicken and asparagus to the sauce and stir to coat.
13
Cook a couple of minutes to heat through and bring the flavors together.
14
Transfer the chicken fricassee to a decorative platter or bowl and garnish with chopped scallions.

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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.
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: 4 skin-on, bone-in chicken breast halves, trimmed of excess fat, Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth, 1 large white onion, coarsely chopped, and more.

Yes, Grandma Tita's 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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Grandma Tita's Chicken Fricassee

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