My Mother Connie's Chicken Fricassee
By
Christine Sanchez
@Christine_Sanchez
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In the 50's I remember when growing up that the local butcher always had the freshest meats. Mom packed the freezer till she barely got the door closed. Dad came home from work, opened the freezer door to get a snack, and a bunch of chickens came tumbling out. Dad cried out "Connie, what the heck are you doing with all these chickens?" "Oh," she replied "they were on sale." But mom's fricassee was a family favorite handed down through generations, and she would make this tomato based chicken stew and serve it over white rice with a side of fried plantains. We never had any leftovers.
Ingredients
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1 largechicken, broiler or fryer
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2 to 3 sprig(s)bay leaves
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2 tspgarlic powder (or 2 large cloves fresh garlic, minced
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1 smallonion, chopped
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2 can(s)8 oz tomato sauce + 2 cans water
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2 Tbspbalsamic vinegarette dressing or wine vinegar
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1 dash(es)goya adobo flavored seasoning (add more to taste)
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7 mediumgreen spanish olives
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2 Tbspolive oil
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2 - 3 mediumpotatoes, quartered
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OPTIONAL:
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1 tspcapers
How to Make My Mother Connie's Chicken Fricassee
- Remove the skin from chicken and set aside in bowl. Season chicken with adobo seasoning and balsamic dressing.
- In large covered pot cook olive oil until hot, add 2 tbsp minced garlic, chopped onion until brown; add chicken and cook until outer layer is done.
- Add potatoes to the pot and stir. Pour in tomato sauce and water, enough to cover chicken, add olives and bay leaves. Cover with lid and simmer slowly about 1 1/2 hours. Serve over cooked rice.
