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Chicken Shallot Fricassee

Chicken Shallot Fricassee

Chicken Shallot Fricassee recipe with turkey bacon. A one-pan, cozy comfort food dinner with crispy skin, caramelized shallots, and a rich savory sauce.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Passive Prep 2 hours
Total Time 3 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 480
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 leg quarters chicken leg quarters (thigh and drumstick), with skin and bone
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 slices turkey bacon, cut into thin strips
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter, divided
  • 2 cloves garlic, peeled and sliced
  • 8 shallots, peeled and halved or quartered if large (about 400g total)
  • 7-8 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 1/3 cup water (in place of white wine)

Equipment

  • Large oven-safe skillet
  • Tongs
  • Cutting board
  • Sharp knife
  • Measuring spoons

Method
 

  1. Rinse chicken legs under cool water and pat dry with paper towels; season with salt and pepper and let sit.
  2. Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).
  3. Cook turkey bacon in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat for 6-7 minutes; remove and leave fat in the pan.
  4. Add 1 tablespoon of butter to the skillet and brown the chicken legs skin-side down for 8-10 minutes, then flip and cook for another 6-7 minutes.
  5. Remove chicken from the skillet and cover loosely with foil.
  6. Reduce heat to medium, add remaining butter, garlic, and shallots to the skillet; cook for about 10 minutes until golden.
  7. Nestle chicken back into the skillet, add water, bacon, and thyme; bake uncovered in the oven for 30 minutes.
  8. Remove from oven and let sit for a minute before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 480kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 32gFat: 36gSaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 750mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 12IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 3mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Pat the chicken skin dry for the crispiest texture possible. This dish can be made ahead and reheats well. The flavors improve after a day in the fridge! For variations, swap shallots with onions or turkey bacon with regular bacon or smoked paprika for a different flavor profile.
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