"Smells Like Sunday" Chicken Fricassee With Meatballs

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   First of all make the meatballs by combining all the meatball ingredients in a bowl, mixing well.

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   Shape mixture into 1 1/2 inch balls and brown in a single layer in the oil, over medium high heat, turning occasionally, until well browned on all sides, about 7 to 8 minutes.

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   Alternatively meatballs can be browned in a hot oven (I just spray a baking pan with PAM and brown them for about 10 minutes at 425*C).

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   Remove from the skillet and drain on paper towels.

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   Wipe the skillet clean.

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   Wash chicken and pat dry.

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   In a shallow bowl, combine the 3/4 cup flour, seasonings and mix well.

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   Dredge the chicken in this mixture to coat, shaking off any excess flour.

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   In skillet, heat oil over medium high heat until hot but not smoking.

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    Add the chicken and brown on all sides about 4 minutes per side.

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    Remove and set aside.

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    Pour off the oil from the skillet, leaving only a thin layer.

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    Add the chopped onion and saute over medium high heat until tender and lightly browned, about 8 minutes.

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    Stir in the 2 tsp flour and mix well.

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    Add the stock and wine, stirring gently to blend.

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    Cook until thickened.

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    Return the chicken and meatballs to skillet.

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    Cover and braise over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, for 45 minutes until chicken and meatballs are cooked through.

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    Adjust seasoning and serve with rice or little noodles.

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    Alternatively, chicken, meatballs and sauce can be layered in a covered casserole and cooked in a slow oven for several hours.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.