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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
6 chicken drumsticks
4 chicken thighs
1 1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp garlic powder
olive oil
3 tbsp butter
1 onion
340g / 12oz button mushrooms
2 small fresh bay leaves
1/2 tsp dried thyme
2 garlic cloves
3 tbsp flour
1/2 cup / 120ml Chardonnay
3 cups / 700ml chicken stock
1 tbsp salt (for potatoes)
potatoes
butter (for potatoes)
milk (for potatoes)
1/3 cup / 80 ml heavy cream
1/4 tsp nutmeg
fresh thyme or parsley (optional)

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 chicken drumsticks and thighs with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder; drizzle with olive oil and rub spices into the chicken.

2

Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat.

3

Fry chicken thighs skin side down until golden brown, about 4 minutes; flip and cook the other side for another 3 minutes; set aside.

4

Fry drumsticks for about 7 minutes on all sides; set aside.

5

Add chopped onion to the pan and fry over medium heat for 1 minute.

6

Cut mushrooms in half and add to the pan along with bay leaves and thyme; cook for 7 minutes.

7

Thinly slice or mince garlic and add to the pan; cook for another minute.

8

Add flour to the pan and cook for 1 minute.

9

Pour in Chardonnay and chicken stock; return chicken to the pan.

10

Cover and simmer for 12 minutes.

11

Meanwhile, cut potatoes and cook in salted water until tender, about 18 minutes.

12

Remove the lid from the chicken and continue to simmer for another 25 minutes.

13

Mash the potatoes with butter and milk; stir in heavy cream, salt, black pepper, and nutmeg; add thyme or parsley if desired.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingshreddingmixing

Equipment Needed

skilletcutting boardknifemeasuring cups

Spice Level:

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Allergens

dairy

Also Known As

Frango à FricasséChicken Fricassee

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