Tender Chicken Fricassée with Shallots for Cozy Nights

Tender Chicken Fricassée with Shallots is a comforting dish that combines chicken, shallots, and bacon for a robust and flavorful meal.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 1

Resting Time 5

Total Time 1 15

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: French

Calories: 500

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Chicken

4 pieces chicken thighs bone-in, skin-on preferred
1 teaspoon salt freshly ground
1 teaspoon pepper freshly cracked

For the Flavor Base

6 slices bacon or turkey bacon
4 tablespoons unsalted butter or olive oil
3 cloves garlic freshly minced
4 pieces shallots sliced
2 sprigs fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried

For the Sauce

1 cup dry white wine optional

Equipment

Oven-safe skillet

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Rinse and pat dry the chicken thighs. Season with salt and pepper, and let rest.
Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C).
Cook the bacon in a skillet over medium-high heat until crispy. Remove and set aside.
Add butter to the skillet, then brown the chicken thighs skin-side down for 8-10 minutes. Flip and cook for another 6-7 minutes.
Sauté the shallots and garlic in the skillet for about 10 minutes until caramelized.
Combine chicken, dry white wine, reserved bacon, and thyme in the skillet. Season to taste.
Bake uncovered for 30 minutes or until chicken is golden and the sauce has thickened.
Let rest for a few minutes before serving on a platter with sauce over the top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 32gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best flavor, use fresh ingredients and allow chicken to rest before serving.

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