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Instant Pot Farmhouse Chicken Fricassee

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Ingredients
  

  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 3-4 lb chicken cut in serving pieces
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
  • 3 medium carrots cut in 1-inch pieces
  • 2 celery ribs cut in 1-inch pieces
  • 1 small onion sliced
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup chicken broth or 1 tbsp powder mixed with a cup of water
  • 1 tsp dried marjoram I like fresh better
  • 1 tbsp minced fresh chives
  • 1 tbsp minced fresh parsley
  • 2 cloves garlic minced (optional - I added for more flavor)

Instructions
 

  • Wash and pat chicken dry, then season with salt and pepper (and garlic).
  • Set the Instant Pot on the Sauté setting to melt the butter with oil.
  • Add chicken in batches to brown on each side for about 5 minutes.
  • Put all chicken pieces back in the pot and add onion. Stir for about 2 minutes.
  • Add carrots, celery and turn over.
  • Sprinkle flour and stir in, cooking for 2 minutes.
  • Add broth (bouillon) and marjoram.
  • Switch from Sauté setting to Pressure cooking
  • Cover the Instant Pot and cook for 10 minutes.
  • Release pressure and transfer the chicken to a platter or dish.
  • Garnish with chives and parsley.
  • Skim fat from the juices and either serve separately, or spoon over chicken.