Best 3 Chicken Fricassée With Figs And Port Sauce Recipes

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Chicken fricassée with figs and port sauce is a classic French dish that is hearty and flavorful. The combination of chicken, figs, and port wine creates a sweet and savory dish that is perfect for a special occasion or a weeknight meal. The chicken is first browned in a skillet and then simmered in a mixture of port wine, chicken broth, and spices. The figs are added during the last few minutes of cooking, and the dish is served over rice or egg noodles.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

CHICKEN FRICASSEE



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This chicken fricassee dish is one of our all-time favorites. When you have guests over, just double the recipe.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

4-1/2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon dried thyme
2 bone-in chicken thighs, skin removed (about 3/4 pound)
2 tablespoons butter
3/4 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1/2 cup diced onion
1/4 cup diced celery
3/4 cup water
1 small bay leaf
1/4 cup milk
2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley

Steps:

  • In a resealable plastic bag, combine 2-1/4 teaspoons flour, salt, pepper and thyme. Add chicken and shake to coat. In a small skillet, brown chicken in butter. Remove chicken and set aside. In same skillet, saute the mushrooms, onion and celery until crisp-tender. Return chicken to the pan. Add water and bay leaf. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30-35 minutes or until chicken juices run clear, turning occasionally., Place remaining flour mixture in a bowl; stir in milk until smooth. Stir into pan juices. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Discard bay leaf. Sprinkle with parsley.

Nutrition Facts :

ROASTED CHICKEN WITH FIGS AND ROSEMARY



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This is truly one of the easiest company-worthy chicken dishes out there. Marinated with citrus zest and rosemary then quickly roasted at high heat, the chicken turns golden, juicy and richly flavored, while the figs cook down into sweet jammy puddles. Use your favorite bone-in chicken parts here, or a mix of pieces. Or if you're starting with a cut up small whole bird (here's a video demonstrating how to do that), add a couple of drumsticks or thighs to reach the 4 1/2 pounds you'll need.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     dinner, main course

Time 1h

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 1/2 pounds bone-in chicken parts
1 tablespoon coarse kosher salt
2 rosemary sprigs, needles removed from stems (discard the stems)
2 garlic cloves, grated on a microplane or finely minced
1/2 teaspoon finely grated orange or lemon zest, plus optional orange or lemon wedges for serving
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 pound ripe figs, stemmed and quartered lengthwise
1 to 2 jalapeño or red chile peppers, halved, seeded and thinly sliced
Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, toss chicken with salt, rosemary, garlic, citrus zest and pepper. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours and up to overnight (the longer the better).
  • Heat oven to 450 degrees. Spread chicken pieces out on two rimmed baking sheets, making sure there is plenty of room between the pieces. Arrange figs among the chicken pieces, then scatter jalapeño slices on top. Drizzle everything generously with olive oil.
  • Roast, switching the position of the baking pans after 15 minutes so everything browns evenly, until the chicken is golden and cooked through. This should take about 25 to 30 minutes for the breast meat, and 30 to 40 for the dark meat. Serve chicken with the orange or lemon wedges for squeezing, if you like.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 817, UnsaturatedFat 36 grams, Carbohydrate 17 grams, Fat 57 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 57 grams, SaturatedFat 15 grams, Sodium 1000 milligrams, Sugar 13 grams, TransFat 0 grams

SECRET RECIPE CHICKEN FRICASSEE



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This was my Grandma's secret family recipe from her French ancestors. I have never seen a recipe like this on any site. It's a rich creamy sauce over chicken...great with mashed potatoes. A great dish for Easter or Christmas.

Provided by jodilmayer

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     French

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

¼ cup all-purpose flour
¼ cup margarine
2 cups heavy whipping cream
2 cups chicken broth
1 tablespoon dried parsley
4 egg yolks
¼ cup lemon juice
1 teaspoon cornstarch, or as needed
4 cooked chicken breasts, broken into chunks

Steps:

  • Mix flour and margarine together in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring until the flour and margarine form a paste.
  • Whisk cream into flour mixture about 1/2 cup at a time until smoothly combined; whisk in chicken broth and parsley. Bring sauce to a simmer, whisking constantly until thickened.
  • Whisk egg yolks and lemon juice together in a bowl.
  • Whisk egg yolk mixture slowly into cream mixture, about 1 tablespoon at a time, until the sauce barely comes to a simmer and coats the back of a spoon. Do not boil.
  • If thicker sauce is desired, whisk cornstarch and 1/4 cup of sauce in a small bowl; stir cornstarch mixture back into sauce until thickened, about 2 minutes.
  • Stir chicken breast pieces into sauce until chicken is heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 693.4 calories, Carbohydrate 12.6 g, Cholesterol 414.6 mg, Fat 61.7 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 23.3 g, SaturatedFat 31.4 g, Sodium 702.8 mg, Sugar 1.3 g

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use a combination of fresh and dried figs. If using dried figs, soak them in warm water for 30 minutes before adding them to the pot.
  • To make the port sauce, use a good quality ruby port. A deep, rich flavor is best for this dish.
  • Don't be afraid to adjust the amount of salt and pepper to your taste.
  • Serve chicken fricassee with your favorite sides, such as mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or rice.

Conclusion:

Chicken fricassee with figs and port sauce is a delicious and elegant dish that is perfect for a special occasion. The combination of sweet figs and savory chicken is complemented perfectly by the rich and flavorful port sauce. This dish is sure to impress your guests, and it is easy to make. So next time you are looking for a special meal to prepare, give chicken fricassee with figs and port sauce a try. You won't be disappointed!

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