Thomas Jefferson'S Fricassee Recipe

Name: Thomas Jefferson'S Fricassee
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon dried whole thyme; 1/2 teaspoon whole peppercorns; 2 sprigs fresh parsley; 1 bay leaf; 3 cups boiling water; 2 (3- to 4-pound) broiler-fryers, cut up and skinned; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 3 tablespoons water; 1 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 16 small fresh mushrooms; 6 small onions; 2 egg yolks; 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Servings: persons

1 teaspoon dried whole thyme
1/2 teaspoon whole peppercorns
2 sprigs fresh parsley
1 bay leaf
3 cups boiling water
2 (3- to 4-pound) broiler-fryers, cut up and skinned
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 tablespoons water
1 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
16 small fresh mushrooms
6 small onions
2 egg yolks
1 tablespoon lemon juice

1
Combine thyme, peppercorns, parsley, and bay leaf in a cheesecloth bag. Combine boiling water, chicken, herb bag, salt, and pepper in a large Dutch oven. Cover and let stand 10 minutes. Remove chicken and herb bag; set aside. Strain liquid; set aside.
2
Add 3 tablespoons water to Dutch oven; gradually add flour, stirring to blend thoroughly. Add chicken, herb bag, and reserved liquid. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes. Add mushrooms and onions to chicken mixture. Cover and simmer an additional 30 minutes.
3
Remove chicken to a serving platter; keep warm. Discard herb bag.
4
Combine yolks and lemon juice. Gradually stir a small amount of hot broth mixture into yolk mixture; add to remaining hot mixture, stirring constantly. Cook over low heat 2 minutes or until thickened. Pour sauce over chicken.

2218

kcal

Calories

235

Fat

Carbs

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 teaspoon dried whole thyme, 1/2 teaspoon whole peppercorns, 2 sprigs fresh parsley, 1 bay leaf, and more.

Yes, Thomas Jefferson'S Fricassee falls under the General 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.

Thomas Jefferson'S Fricassee

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