Chicken fricassee

6 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1Fryer, cut up
5tablespoonsFlour
½cupCelery, chopped
½cupParsley, chopped
½teaspoonDried thyme
3tablespoonsSalad oil
1largeOnion, chopped
3cupsHot water
1Bay leaf, crumbled
Salt & pepper to taste

Directions

Salt and pepper the chicken. Brown slowly in oil over med. heat.

Remove pcs. of chicken when browned, stir in flour until smooth.

Cook abt. 15 min., stirring constantly until a rich brown roux.

Lower heat, add onion and celery. Cover and simmer about 10 minutes.

Stir often. Gradually stir in water. Add parsley, bay leaf, thyme, chicken pcs., salt and pepper to taste. Cover and simmer about 40 min. Courtesy Telephone Pioneers BillSpalding *P CRBR 38 A