Chicken Fricassee
Inspired by the classic French recipe, this dish has a Mauritian twist. Neither a stew nor a sauté, the Chicken Fricassee is a comforting dish for the whole family. Its mild flavours come together wonderfully when paired with rice or bread.
Recipe Ingredients
- 1 Whole Chicken, cut into pieces
- Black Pepper
- Salt to taste
- 1 Tsp Ginger & Garlic Paste
- 1 Tsp Chilli Flakes
- Marinate for 1-2 Hours
- 2 Tbsp Oil
- Half Sliced Onion
- Thyme
- 2 Chillies
- 1 Tsp Ginger & Garlic Paste
- 2 Diced Tomatoes
- 2 Chillies (optional)
- Half Sliced Onion
- Garnish with Coriander
Instructions
- 1
Add the whole chicken, cut into pieces, to a bowl.
- 2
Season with black pepper and salt to taste.
- 3
Add 1 tsp ginger and garlic paste and mix.
- 4
Add 1 tsp chilli flakes and mix well.
- 5
Marinate for 1-2 hours.
- 6
Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.
- 7
Sear the chicken until it develops colour on all sides.
- 8
Remove the chicken and set aside.
- 9
Add half sliced onion, thyme, and 2 chillies to the pan.
- 10
Add 1 tsp ginger and garlic paste and cook for a few minutes.
- 11
Return the chicken to the pan and mix with the other ingredients.
- 12
Cover and cook for 10 minutes.
- 13
Add 2 diced tomatoes and mix.
- 14
Cover and cook for another 5 minutes.
- 15
Cook uncovered until the liquid evaporates.
- 16
Add 2 chillies (optional) and the remaining half sliced onion.
- 17
Cook for 2 minutes.
- 18
Turn off the heat.
- 19
Garnish with coriander.
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Credits: Source: Cuisine Mauritian