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Ingredientes
- For Creole/Cajun spice blend:
- 1½ t Slap Ya Mama Cajun seasoning
- ½ t garlic powder
- 1 t dried thyme
- 1½ t smoked paprika
- For the fricassee:
- 5 T bacon grease, divided (you can sub with oil, it will lose a little depth of flavor)
- 4 T AP flour
- 2 chicken breasts (I used boneless but you can use whichever)
- 4 chicken thighs
- 2 small-medium onions, chopped
- 3-4 stalks of celery, sliced
- 1 lb sliced crimini mushrooms
- 1 t dried oregano
- 2 t fresh minced rosemary (or 1 t dried)
- 1 cup dry white wine, plus a little more for deglazing
View Full Recipe at The Spiced Life
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 1289g | |
| Calories 1414 | |
| Calories from Fat 686 | 49% |
| Total Fat 76.23g | 95% |
| Saturated Fat 24.09g | 96% |
| Trans Fat 0.73g | |
| Cholesterol 350mg | 117% |
| Sodium 486mg | 20% |
| Potassium 3624mg | 104% |
| Total Carbs 33.84g | 9% |
| Dietary Fiber 7.8g | 26% |
| Sugars 12.44g | 8% |
| Protein 102.2g | 164% |
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