Chicken fricassee with potatoes

1 serving

30 minutes

Chicken fricassée with potatoes is an exquisite French dish embodying tenderness and refined flavors. Its roots trace back to French culinary traditions, where fricassée is a method of stewing meat in white sauce. Tender pieces of chicken, sautéed to a golden crust, are infused with a creamy-nutty aroma, creating a soft, velvety texture. Mushrooms and onions add depth of flavor, while the slight tang of Worcestershire sauce highlights the dish's sophistication. The side of baked potatoes with a cheesy crust complements the composition, adding richness and a crispy texture. This dish is perfect for a cozy family dinner or festive table, impressing with its elegance and balanced flavor combination.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 962.8
• Proteins: 29.7g
• Fats: 75.1g
• Carbohydrates: 41.5g

Ingredients

• Chicken thighs: 100 g
• Wheat flour: 1 tbsp
• Champignons: 30 g
• Onion: 5 g
• Cream 30%: 6 tbsp
• Vegetable oil: 10 ml
• Worcestershire sauce: 2 g
• Salt: to taste
• Ground black pepper: to taste
• Boiled potatoes: 130 g
• Cheese: 15 g
• Pickles: 15 g
• Canned Cherry Tomatoes: 10 g

Cooking steps

1. Thoroughly wash the chicken thighs, dry with a towel and cut into strips. Carefully wash the champignons, clean and slice them. Peel the onion and dice it into 0.5 x 0.5 cm cubes. Peel the boiled potatoes and slice them into 0.5 cm thick rounds.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken thighs: 100 g
   • Champignons: 30 g
   • Onion: 5 g
   • Boiled potatoes: 130 g

2. Sprinkle the sliced chicken fillet with salt and pepper, then coat it in flour.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken thighs: 100 g
   • Salt:  to taste
   • Ground black pepper:  to taste
   • Wheat flour: 1 tablespoon

3. In a pan, fry the breaded chicken fillet in vegetable oil on all sides until half-cooked. Then add mushrooms and onions. Fry everything together until the meat is cooked.

   Required ingredients:

   • Vegetable oil: 10 ml
   • Chicken thighs: 100 g
   • Champignons: 30 g
   • Onion: 5 g

4. Add cream and Worcestershire sauce. Continuously stir and heat until thickened. After thickening, remove the pan from the heat.

   Required ingredients:

   • Cream 30%: 6 tablespoons
   • Worcestershire sauce: 2 g

5. For the garnish, fry the sliced potatoes in a pan until golden brown.

6. Add salt, pepper, and cream.

   Required ingredients:

   • Salt:  to taste
   • Ground black pepper:  to taste
   • Cream 30%: 6 tablespoons

7. Bring to a boil and evaporate until thickened.

8. Transfer the fried potatoes to a cast-iron skillet, sprinkle with grated cheese, and send to a preheated oven.

   Required ingredients:

   • Cheese: 15 g

9. Bake at 180 degrees for 10-15 minutes until golden crust forms.

10. Place the prepared fricassee next to the potatoes in the cast iron skillet.

11. Garnish with pickled cherry tomatoes, pickled cucumbers, and parsley.

    Required ingredients:

    • Pickles: 15 g
    • Canned Cherry Tomatoes: 10 g