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Brazilian Fricassee

Cultural Context

Brazilian Fricassee, or Frango à Fricassé, has roots in Portuguese cuisine, where fricassee refers to a method of cooking meat in a sauce. This comforting dish showcases the Brazilian love for chicken and creamy sauces, often served with rice. It's a family favorite, especially during gatherings, and has evolved with regional variations, incorporating local vegetables and spices. Today, it's enjoyed across Brazil and beyond, celebrated for its rich flavors and heartwarming appeal.

BrazilianBRmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 lb chicken
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 cloves garlic
8 oz chestnut mushrooms
4 oz pancetta
1 teaspoon rosemary
1 teaspoon thyme
1 bay leaf
1/4 cup brandy
2 cups chicken stock
2 cups potatoes, diced
2 tablespoons goose fat
1 shallot, chopped
1 tablespoon lavender sugar
1 cup whole milk
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla seeds

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner, while chicken thighs are more affordable than breasts.

grated cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast adds flavor without dairy.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while vegetable oil is less expensive.

1

Season the chicken on one side with salt and pepper, then turn and season the other side.

2

Heat a large skillet over medium heat until hot.

3

Add a tablespoon of olive oil to the skillet.

4

Place the chicken skin side down in the skillet and brown it nicely.

5

Cut the chestnut mushrooms in half and set aside.

6

Sprinkle pancetta over the chicken in the skillet.

7

Add the mushrooms to the skillet once the chicken is browned.

8

Bash the garlic and add it to the skillet.

9

Pull the leaves off the rosemary and thyme and add them to the skillet.

10

Add a bay leaf to the skillet.

11

Pour in brandy and carefully tilt the pan to ignite it, allowing the alcohol to cook off.

12

Add chicken stock to the skillet and bring to a simmer, reducing for around 10 minutes.

13

Slice the potatoes into finger-width pieces and parboil them for 5 to 6 minutes.

14

In a hot pan, add a tablespoon of goose fat and sauté the parboiled potatoes until golden.

15

Add shallot, garlic, rosemary, and thyme to the potatoes in the pan and continue cooking until fragrant.

16

Chop parsley for garnish and sprinkle over the finished dish.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingshreddingmixing

Equipment Needed

large skilletcutting boardknifemeasuring cupsspatula

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

dairy

Also Known As

Frango à FricasséChicken Fricassee

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