Acadian Stew – Chicken Fricot | Chicken.ca

Step 1

In large pot simmer the chicken pieces in boiling water for 30 minutes.

Step 2

Remove pieces, save the cooking water and let the chicken cool slightly.

Step 3

In a seperate pan, sauté onions in butter for one minute.

Step 4

Add the flour and stir for another 1-2 minutes.

Step 5

Remove the bones from the chicken and cut the meat into bite size pieces.

Step 6

Put all remaining ingredients into the saved cooking water and simmer for another 30 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning.

Step 7

To make the dumplings mix flour, salt and baking powder in a bowl.

Step 8

Gradually add cold water.

Step 9

Drop the mixture into the fricot, a spoonful at a time and let sit 7 minutes before the fricot is ready to serve.