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Chicken Fricasse
Ingredients 2 tablespoons flour½ teaspoon salt 4 grindings of black pepper 8 chicken pieces 3 oz butter 1 onion, sliced 1 bay leaf ½teaspoon dried thyme 1½ pints chicken stock 6 fl.oz double cream 2 tablespoons beure manié Method 1. Melt the butter in a flameproof casserole over a moderate heat.2. When the butler foam subsides, add the floured chicken pieces and brown them on all sides. 3. As the chicken pieces brown, remove them from the pan and set them aside an a plate. 4. Add the onion to the pan and fry it for 8 minutes or until it is lightly brown. 5. Return the chicken pieces to the pan. Add the bay leaf, thyme and stock and bring the mixture to the boil. 6. Reduce the heat, cover and simmer for 1 hour, or until the chicken is tender. 7. Remove the chicken from the casserole and set aside on a plate. Cover the chicken with aluminium foil a keep it hot. 8. Boil the liquid in the casserole over high heat until it has reduced by half. 9. Strain the liquid and return it to the casserole. Bring it to the boil again, reduce the heat to low and stir in the cream 10. Heat the sauce gently. 11. If is too thin, stir in the beurre manié, a small piece at a time. 12. Return the chicken pieces to the pan. 13. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes and serve. |