Chicken Fricassee - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 tablespoons oil
3 - 3 1/2 lbs fryer, cut up
flour, seasoned with
salt and pepper (for dredging)
2 cups chopped onions
2 tablespoons flour
2 1/2 cups water
1 1/4 teaspoons salt
3/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 whole bay leaf
1 teaspoon minced fresh parsley
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/8 teaspoon cayenne
1/16 teaspoon turmeric
1/8 teaspoon allspice
1 teaspoon minced chives
1/8 teaspoon mace
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

Preparation

In large heavy pot heat oil over medium heat.
Dredge chicken parts in flour and brown on all sides in hot oil, removing after browning.
Add 2 Tbsp flour and and cook, stirring constantly, until light brown (the color of peanut butter).
Add onions and cook, stirring, until they are soft.
Add the remaining ingredients and browned chicken and cook, covered, over low heat for 45 minutes to 1 hour, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.