Hearty Acadian Chicken Stew (Fricot)
a delicious, Acadian Canadian favorite.
Ingredients
- 1 chicken, cut up into serving size pieces
- 1 tablespoon flour
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 12 cups water
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon summer savory
- 5 cups diced potatoes
Instructions
- In a large pot (French or Dutch oven) add oil and brown the chicken.
- Remove the chicken pieces and brown the onion and flour in the remaining oil for 1 to 2 minutes.
- Add water, salt, pepper and savory.
- Cook until the chicken is tender (1 to 1-½ hours, depending on the size of the chicken).
- Add the potatoes and cook for 20 minutes longer. Serve immediately.
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