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Paleo Cajun Chicken Fricassee

Rich with authentic south Louisiana flavor, this Paleo Cajun Chicken Fricassee is a down home comfort meal your whole family will enjoy.
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Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Cajun
Prep Time: 1 hour
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 2 hours
Servings: 4
Author: A Sprinkling of Cayenne

Ingredients

  • Chicken Marinade
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon parsley flakes
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Crystal hot sauce
  • Paleo Cajun Chicken Fricassee
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 small whole chicken cut-up
  • ½ cup chicken broth
  • Trinity Roux™
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon parsley flakes
  • 1 teaspoon Crystal hot sauce
  • salt black pepper, and cayenne pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Marinade chicken for at least 30 minutes, and up to overnight.
  • Drain over colander for about 15 minutes. Shake off any excess marinade on chicken pieces.
  • Heat the oil in the bottom of a 7-quart cast iron Dutch oven.
  • Brown the chicken lightly in batches. Drain on a paper towel covered plate.
  • Deglaze the Dutch oven with the ½ cup of chicken broth.
  • Transfer any remaining broth and chicken pieces into a bowl.
  • Prepare the Trinity Roux™ in the Dutch oven. When it's ready, add the remaining ingredients, and the browned chicken, to the pot.
  • Cover, and cook over medium-low heat for 1 hour.
  • Serve with potato salad or Creamy Cajun Cauliflower Salad

Notes

Use boneless chicken breasts or thighs in place of the cut-up whole chicken, if desired.
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