INGREDIENTS
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5 lbs bone-in skin-on chicken thighs
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table salt & fresh ground pepper
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4 teaspoons vegetable oil
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4 tablespoons unsalted butter (1/2 stick)
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4 carrots, peeled and sliced 1/4 inch thick
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2 celery ribs, sliced 1/4 inch thick
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1 large onion, minced
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6 tablespoons unbleached all-purpose flour
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1/4 cup dry sherry
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4 1/2 cups low sodium chicken broth
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1/4 cup whole milk
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1 teaspoon fresh thyme leave, minced
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2 bay leaves
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1 cup frozen green pea
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3 tablespoons fresh parsley, minced leaves
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2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
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1 tablespoon baking powder
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1 teaspoon table salt
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1 cup whole milk
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3 tablespoons reserved chicken fat (or unsalted butter)