Smells Like Sunday Chicken Fricassee With Meatballs Recipes

"SMELLS LIKE SUNDAY" CHICKEN FRICASSEE WITH MEATBALLS

Steps:

• First of all make the meatballs by combining all the meatball ingredients in a bowl, mixing well.
• Shape mixture into 1 1/2 inch balls and brown in a single layer in the oil, over medium high heat, turning occasionally, until well browned on all sides, about 7 to 8 minutes.
• Alternatively meatballs can be browned in a hot oven (I just spray a baking pan with PAM and brown them for about 10 minutes at 425*C).
• Remove from the skillet and drain on paper towels.
• Wipe the skillet clean.
• Wash chicken and pat dry.
• In a shallow bowl, combine the 3/4 cup flour, seasonings and mix well.
• Dredge the chicken in this mixture to coat, shaking off any excess flour.
• In skillet, heat oil over medium high heat until hot but not smoking.
• Add the chicken and brown on all sides about 4 minutes per side.
• Remove and set aside.
• Pour off the oil from the skillet, leaving only a thin layer.
• Add the chopped onion and saute over medium high heat until tender and lightly browned, about 8 minutes.
• Stir in the 2 tsp flour and mix well.
• Add the stock and wine, stirring gently to blend.
• Cook until thickened.
• Return the chicken and meatballs to skillet.
• Cover and braise over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, for 45 minutes until chicken and meatballs are cooked through.
• Adjust seasoning and serve with rice or little noodles.
• Alternatively, chicken, meatballs and sauce can be layered in a covered casserole and cooked in a slow oven for several hours.

CHICKEN FRICASSEE WITH MEATBALLS

Steps:

• In a large skillet that has a tight fitting lid, cook the onion in the oil until soft and lightly colored, 15-20minutes.
• Stir in the tomato paste and the chopped tomatoes and their liquid.
• Add the chicken pieces and their giblets. The liquid should come up about halfway up the chicken but the pieces should not be submerged.
• Cover the skillet for 20minutes. Add salt and pepper to taste.
• Meanwhile, make the meatballs by combining all the ingredients in a large bowl.
• Form the mixture into 1 inch balls and add the balls to the skillet (you may need to move the chicken pieces around to make room).
• Re-cover the skillet and cook for an additional 20minutes.
• This can be served immediately, but it reheats really well.
• If you have the time, remove the chicken and meatballs, strain the broth, and remove the fat. Serve with rice or noodles.