Chicken Fricassee
- 1 5 lb (2.3 kg). chicken, cut in large pieces
- 1/4 lb (.1 kg). butter
- 2 tbsp (30 ml). oil
- 1 small onion, sliced
- 2 ribs of celery with leaves, cut in pieces
- 1 carrot, sliced
- 1 bay leaf
- 4 tbsp (60 ml). flour
- 1 cup (225 ml) heavy cream
- 2 tbsp (30 ml). lemon juice
- salt
- freshly ground pepper
- 1 cup (225 ml) sliced mushrooms, optional
- Rinse the chicken and pat it dry.
- Heat 4 tbsp (60 ml).
- of butter with the oil in a Dutch Oven.
- Brown the chicken on all sides.
- Lower heat.
- Pour boiling water to cover chicken.
- Add onion, celery, carrot, and bay leaf.
- Cover and simmer 40 to 45 minutes.
- Remove the chicken to a platter and keep warm.
- Strain the broth and remove any surface fat.
- Bring the broth to a boil and reduce to 1-1/2 cups (350 ml).
- Melt the remaining 4 tbsp (60 ml).
- of butter in a saucepan.
- Stir in the flour and cook for 2 to 3 minutes.
- Slowly add the cream and broth.
- Continue stirring and simmer for 4 to 5 minutes until thick and smooth.
- If using, add 1 cup (225 ml) of mushrooms sauteed in 2 Tbs (30 ml).
- butter to the sauce just before adding the lemon juice.
- Add the lemon juice and salt and pepper, to taste.
- Spoon over the chicken and serve.
chicken, butter, oil, onion, celery, carrot, bay leaf, flour, heavy cream, lemon juice, salt, freshly ground pepper, mushrooms
Taken from online-cookbook.com/goto/cook/rpage/00032F (may not work)