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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
chicken thighs
chicken drumsticks
half teaspoon salt
half teaspoon black pepper
one and a half teaspoon chicken bouillon seasoning
four tablespoons butter
1 cup chopped onions
quarter cup chopped carrots
one can sliced mushrooms
two bay leaves
four sprigs fresh thyme
two minced garlic cloves
three tablespoons flour
half cup white wine
three cups chicken stock
half cup cooking cream
one tablespoon chopped parsley

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 thighs and drumsticks with half teaspoon salt, half teaspoon black pepper, and one and a half teaspoon chicken bouillon seasoning

2

Melt four tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium high heat

3

Add chicken thighs and cook for 4-5 minutes until slightly brown, then turn over and cook for 2 more minutes

4

Remove chicken to a preparatory lined dish

5

Cook drumsticks for three minutes on each side, then remove and keep with the rest

6

Add 1 cup of chopped onions to the same pot and cook for 2 minutes

7

Add quarter cup of chopped carrots and one can of sliced mushrooms, cooking for 4 minutes until softened

8

Add two bay leaves and four sprigs of fresh thyme, stirring and cooking for 4 minutes

9

Add two minced garlic cloves and sauté until fragrant

10

Sprinkle three tablespoons of flour, stirring continuously and cooking for one minute

11

Deglaze the pan with half cup of white wine, stirring until reduced by half

12

Gradually add in three cups of chicken stock, stirring continuously to dissolve brown residue

13

Return chicken back to the sauce with drippings, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes on medium low heat

14

After 20 minutes, season with a quarter teaspoon of salt and a quarter teaspoon of black pepper

15

Remove lid and let it simmer for another 20 minutes until chicken is fully cooked and sauce thickens

16

Transfer chicken to a dish and stir in half cup of cooking cream, adjusting seasonings as necessary

17

Return chicken back to the sauce and garnish with one tablespoon of chopped parsley

Cooking Techniques

sautéingshreddingmixing

Equipment Needed

large skilletpreparatory lined dish

Spice Level:

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Allergens

dairy

Also Known As

Frango à FricasséChicken Fricassee

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