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Fricassee

Cultural Context

Fricassee has its roots in French cuisine, traditionally made with chicken or veal simmered in a white sauce. This dish reflects the rustic cooking style of rural France, where hearty meals were crafted from simple, readily available ingredients. Today, fricassee is enjoyed in various forms around the world, with adaptations using different proteins and vegetables, making it a versatile comfort food.

FrenchFRmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
4 chicken thighs
salt
black pepper
40 grams butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 onions
200 grams mushrooms
1 tablespoon flour
200 ml chicken/vegetables stock
100 ml heavy cream
1 teaspoon dried thyme
2-3 minced garlic cloves
fresh chopped parsley

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

white wine

🥗Healthier: non-alcoholic wine

💰Cheaper: chicken broth

Non-alcoholic wine offers similar acidity without alcohol

1

Season 4 chicken thighs with salt and black pepper on both sides

2

Heat 40 grams of butter and 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat

3

Fry the chicken thighs for 4 minutes on each side

4

Remove the chicken thighs from the skillet and set aside

5

Add 2 chopped onions to the skillet and fry for 2 minutes

6

Add 200 grams of mushrooms to the skillet and fry for 2 minutes more

7

Stir in 1 tablespoon of flour and mix well

8

Pour in 200 ml of chicken/vegetables stock and 100 ml of heavy cream

9

Season with salt, black pepper, and 1 teaspoon of dried thyme

10

Add the chicken back to the skillet

11

Cover and cook over low heat for 10 minutes

12

Add 2-3 minced garlic cloves and simmer for 5 minutes more

13

Finish with fresh chopped parsley before serving

Cooking Techniques

browningsautéingsimmering

Equipment Needed

skillet

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️Contains Alcohol

Allergens

dairy

Also Known As

Fricassée
Local Name: Fricassée

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