Chicken Fricassee (meatless)

Portion Size: 3 oz. without bone or 5 oz. with bone

Ingredients: Yields: 8 servings

Ingredients Notes: 
1 cup flour
2   ½ lbs. meatless chicken pieces. 
2 tablespoons oil
1 large onion, chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup chopped celery
1 (12 oz.) can fat free evaporated milkFor vegan: use soy milk or coconut milk. 
1 cup low sodium vegan chicken broth
1 cup water
¼ cup cornstarch
1/4 cup chopped pimento

Directions:

Steps:Directions: Critical Control Point /Quality Assurance
1In plastic paper bag combine flour, salt, and pepper. Add chicken; shake to coat.
2In large skillet cook chicken in hot oil about 15 minutes, turning as necessary to brown evenly.
3In same skillet cook celery and onion till tender; drain off fat.
4Stir in evaporated milk, chicken broth, chicken,, and pimiento.
5In a small bowl combine water with cornstarch. Add to chicken. Bring to boil. Reduce heat Cook for 20-30 minute until thick and creamy. Cook until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F.
6Cover and bake in 350-degree oven 45 minutes.

Jacqueline Larson M.S., R.D.N. and Associates