Click for Cookbook LOGIN
"A man who was fond of wine was offered some grapes at dessert after dinner. "Much obliged," said he, pushing the plate aside; "I am not accustomed to take my wine in pills."--Jean Antheleme Brillat-Savarin, The Physiology of Taste

Chicken Fricassee Recipe

  Tried it? Rate this Recipe:
 

 

This recipe for Chicken Fricassee is from Mom's Recipe Box, one of the cookbooks created at FamilyCookbookProject.com. We'll help you start your own personal cookbook! It's easy and fun. Click here to start your own cookbook!
Category:
Category:
Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
2 stewing chickens (5 1/2 - 6 lb each), cut up
1 medium-size onion, sliced
1 carrot, pared and sliced
1 stalk celery, cut up
1 tbsp salt
6 peppercorns
1 bay leaf
1 tsp leaf sage, crumbled
Water
Butter of margarine
Flour
Salt
Pepper
Chopped parsley
Directions:
Directions:
Wash chickens; put into large kettle or Dutch oven. Add onion, carrot, celery, salt, peppercorns, bay leaf and sage. Add water to cover. Bring to boiling over high heat; lower heat; cover. Simmer for 1 1/2 to 2 hours or until chicken is tender. Remove chicken from broth; keep warm; strain broth. Skim off as much fat as possible; measure broth. To make gravy: For each cup of broth measure 2 tbsp butter or margarine, 1 1/2 tbsp flour, 1/4 tsp salt and a dash of pepper. Melt butter or margarine in kettle; add flour, salt and pepper; cook until bubbly. Add broth slowly, stirring constantly until gravy is thickened and bubbly. Taste; correct seasoning if desired. Return chicken to gravy; heat through. Sprinkle with parsley. Serve with whole buttered carrots, if desired. Makes 8 - 10 servings.
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
8 - 10 servings

 

 

 

Learn more about the process to create a cookbook -- or
Start your own personal family cookbook right now!  Here's to good eating!

Search for more great recipes here from over 1,500,000 in our family cookbooks!

 

 

 

181W  

Cookbooks are great for Holiday Gifts, Wedding Gifts, Bridal Shower ideas and Family Reunions!

*Recipes and photos entered into the Family Cookbook Project are provided by the submitting contributors. All rights are retained by the contributor. Please contact us if you believe copyright violations have occurred.

Search for more great recipes here from over 1,500,000 in our family cookbooks!