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Chicken Fricassee served over rice.

Cajun Chicken Fricassee

Chicken thighs smothered in rich dark roux onion gravy, served over white rice.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Cajun
Servings 4 people
Calories 412 kcal

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • large spoon
  • cutting board
  • kitchen knife

Ingredients
  

  • ⅓ cup vegetable oil
  • ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
  • 3 large yellow onions - chopped
  • 2 cups chicken stock
  • 4 chicken thighs
  • 1 tsp salt - more to taste
  • ½ tsp black pepper - more to taste
  • 1 bunch green onions - chopped

Instructions
 

  • Make a dark roux over medium heat with the oil and flour.
    1/3 cup vegetable oil, 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
    Dark Roux - dark colored roux in a Dutch oven.
  • Add chopped onions and cook until tender.
    3 large yellow onions
    Chicken Fricassee - Dark roux cooking with chopped onions in a large skillet.
  • Add enough stock to the roux to make a thick gravy. Add chicken and seasonings. Simmer until chicken is tender.
    2 cups chicken stock, 4 chicken thighs, 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper
    Chicken Fricassee - Chicken thighs simmering in dark roux with chopped sautéed onions.
  • Add green onions.
    1 bunch green onions
    Chicken Fricassee - Chicken thighs simmering in dark roux and sautéed mushrooms topped with green onions.
  • Serve over cooked rice.
    White Rice - cooked in a pot with a wooden spoon.

Nutrition

Calories: 412kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 12g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 111mg | Sodium: 858mg | Potassium: 554mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 94IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 2mg
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