Chicken Fricassee

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Ingredients — preview

• 4 each chicken thighs (bone in)
• 4 each chicken legs (bone in)
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup finely chopped shallots
• 1/2 cup finely chopped carrots
• 1/2 cup finely chopped celery
• 6 cloves garlic smashed

Preparation — preview

1. Pat chicken dry and sprinkle all over with salt and pepper.
2. Heat oil in a rondeau or dutch oven over medium-low heat, then lightly saute the chicken in batches, if needed, skin side down first, turning over once. Be sure not to get any color on the chicken. Cook for 3-5 minutes then transfer to a plate.
3. Pour off all but 2 tablespoons oil from rondeau, then cook shallots, carrots, celery, garlic, and bay leaf over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until shallots are softened, about 30 seconds. Don't burn the garlic.