Chicken Fricassee

    Lunch & Dinner · Chicken · Creole · Curries

    Inspired by the classic French recipe, this dish has a Mauritian twist.

    Ingredients

    • For 6-7 servings
    • 1 Whole Chicken, Cut into pieces
    • Black Pepper
    • Salt to taste
    • 1 Tsp Ginger and Garlic paste
    • 1 Tsp Chilli Flakes
    • Marinate for 1-2 Hours for best result
    • 1 Big Sliced Onion
    • 4 Chillies (Adjust to your heat)
    • 1 Thyme
    • 1 Tsp Ginger and garlic paste
    • 2 Diced Tomatoes
    • Garnish with Coriander

    Preparation

    1. Add 1 whole chicken cut into pieces into a large bowl
    2. Season with salt and black pepper
    3. Add 1 tsp of ginger and garlic paste
    4. Add 1 tsp of chilli flakes
    5. Marinate for 1-2 hours
    6. Heat some oil over medium heat
    7. Sear the chicken for a few minutes
    8. Remove and keep aside
    9. Add half sliced onion to the same pan with some oil
    10. Add some thymes, 2 green chillies
    11. Add 1 tsp of ginger and garlic paste
    12. Cook for a few minutes
    13. Add the chicken and mix well
    14. Cover and let cook for 10 minutes
    15. After 10 minutes, add 2 diced tomatoes
    16. Cover and let cook for another 5 minutes
    17. Cook uncovered until the liquid evaporates
    18. Add 2 green chillies (optional)
    19. Add half sliced onion
    20. Cook for 2 minutes
    21. Turn off the heat
    22. Garnish with fresh coriander

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