New Brunswick Chicken Fricot

Ingredients

• 1 (3-4 lb)  whole chickens, quartered
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 1 1/2 tablespoons salt (OR LESS)
• 1 large onion, diced
• 6 cups boiling water
• 4 teaspoons savory
• 3 cups potatoes, peeled and diced
• 3 cups carrots, diced
• pepper

Directions

1. 1

   In large saucepan, fry chicken in butter over medium heat for 30 minutes. Add salt and pepper.

2. 2

   Meanwhile, prepare vegetables. Add onion and continue to cook for 10 minutes.

3. 3

   Add boiling water and savory and simmer for 20 minutes or until chicken is tender.

4. 4

   Remove chicken pieces from pot and allow to cool.

5. 5

   Bring stock to a boil and add vegetables. Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.

6. 6

   Meanwhile remove chicken meat from bones. Add chicken meat to vegetables and stock and simmer 20 minutes or longer.