Spring Chicken Fricassee Recipes

SPRING CHICKEN FRICASSEE WITH PEAS

Steps:

• Turn oven on 250-300 to warm.
• Cut each large chicken breasts so they are smaller portions. I do this at an angle so they are still not too thick. Season with salt and ground pepper.
• Heat oil in a frying pan on medium high setting. (I prefer to use my stainless steel pan instead of non-stick). Place chicken pieces in pan and cook for 10 to 12 minutes or until browned on each side. Remove from pan and place in a casserole dish in the oven to keep warm.
• In same pan, add the onions and sautee for a few minutes on medium heat, add chicken broth to de-glaze the pan.
• In a measuring cup, pour in the evaporated milk and then add the 3 tbs flour. Mix well.
• Turn the heat down to low and add milk/flour to the pan and stir with broth and onions until thickened.
• Add tarragon and frozen peas. Stir until warmed through, about 5 minutes and turn off the heat.
• Open the oven and remove the casserole dish (be carful, it's hot). Pour the pea mixture over the chicken and serve.
• Serve with rice or potatoes.

SPRING CHICKEN FRICASSEE WITH ASPARAGUS AND PEAS

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
• While the oil heats, season the chicken with salt and pepper.
• Add the chicken to the pan and brown on all sides.
• As the chicken pieces finish browning, remove them to a plate and set aside.
• Turn the heat down to medium and add the onion.
• Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion begins to wilt, about 5 minutes.
• Add the garlic and cook for 2 more minutes.
• Return the chicken to the skillet.
• Add the wine, let it boil rapidly for a minute and stir with a wooden spoon to remove any bits that may be stuck to the pan.
• Add the chicken broth, turn down the heat so that the mixture simmers slowly and place a lid, slightly ajar, over the skillet.
• Cook until the chicken is completely tender, about 20 minutes.
• Meanwhile, bring a small pot of salted water to a boil.
• Add the asparagus and cook until it is crisp-tender, about 2 to 3 minutes, then drain.
• Add the asparagus and peas to the chicken, and cook for 3 to 4 minutes to heat through.
• To serve, heat the cooked potatoes and divide them among 4 bowls.
• Add chicken, asparagus and peas to each bowl and spoon some of the sauce over the top.
• Enjoy!

CHICKEN FRICASSEE

Steps:

• In a resealable plastic bag, combine 2-1/4 teaspoons flour, salt, pepper and thyme. Add chicken and shake to coat. In a small skillet, brown chicken in butter. Remove chicken and set aside. In same skillet, saute the mushrooms, onion and celery until crisp-tender. Return chicken to the pan. Add water and bay leaf. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30-35 minutes or until chicken juices run clear, turning occasionally., Place remaining flour mixture in a bowl; stir in milk until smooth. Stir into pan juices. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Discard bay leaf. Sprinkle with parsley.

BAKED CHICKEN FRICASSEE

Steps:

• Position a rack at the center of the oven and preheat to 375°.
• Pat the chicken dry using paper towels.
• In a plastic food storage bag, combine the flour, cornstarch, paprika, marjoram, onion salt, and pepper.
• One by one, place the chicken pieces into the bag; seal and shake to coat.
• Place the chicken into a shallow baking pan in a single layer and scatter the scallions, parsley, and garlic on top.
• In a large bowl, blend the soup and milk and pour over the chicken. Bake until browned, about 40 minutes.
• Cover and reduce the oven temperature to 350°. Bake until the chicken is fork tender and cooked through, about 20 minutes.