Chicken Fricassee

25m
Serves 4
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Directions

  1. 1Coat chicken thighs in seasoned flour.
  2. 2Melt butter and oil in a large skillet.
  3. 3Brown chicken thighs on both sides until golden brown.
  4. 4Remove chicken thighs from skillet and set aside.
  5. 5Add mirepoix, salt, and bouquet garni to the skillet and cook for 15 minutes over medium-low heat.
  6. 6Add minced garlic and scrape up any crusty bits from the bottom of the skillet.
  7. 7Add white wine and cook until almost reduced.
  8. 8Add chicken stock to the skillet.
  9. 9Add chestnut mushrooms to the skillet.
  10. 10Add heavy cream to the skillet.
  11. 11Return chicken thighs to the skillet.
  12. 12Simmer uncovered for 20-25 minutes.
  13. 13Remove chicken thighs from skillet and set aside.
  14. 14Add more cream and white wine vinegar to the sauce.
  15. 15Pour sauce over chicken thighs and garnish with fresh tarragon.

Ingredients

  • 4 chicken thighs
  • 1 cup seasoned flour
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 1 cup mirepoix (diced onion, carrots, celery)
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 bouquet garni
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 1/2 cup white wine
  • 1 cup chicken stock
  • 8 oz chestnut mushrooms
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon fresh tarragon (finely chopped)

Equipment

large skilletbowltongswooden spoon