A French Chicken Fricassée is the perfect combination of simplicity and comfort. This French classic featuring chicken seared in butter and then braised in white wine, likely knows as many variations as there are grandmothers in France – and for good reason. It is a simple single-pot recipe that uses humble ingredients, comes together easily and is very versatile. With shallots and bacon, this version of a Chicken Fricassée is deliciously sweet, salty, and full of comfort.
INGREDIENTS
4 chicken thighs, skin-on, bone-in
1 tsp salt
1 tsp fresh ground black pepper
2 slices bacon, cut in fine strips
2 tbsp (28.5g) unsalted butter, divided
2 garlic cloves, peeled and minced
8 shallots (about 400g total), peeled and cut in half (or quarters if too big)
7-8 sprigs fresh thyme
1/3 cup (79ml) dry white wine
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