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Braising, low and slow on the stovetop

Rabbit (or Chicken) Fricassee with Mushrooms

Prep 20 min Cook 1 hr Total 1 hr 20 min Servings 4

By Lukasz Jagiello

Inspired by The F Word S2E4. Who Taught Me: Gordon Ramsay

Published Oct 11, 2026 · Updated Oct 11, 2026

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About this recipe

I only post recipes that I have tried and verified and are good to my taste — all taste may vary.

Keep it at a bare simmer — rabbit is lean and tightens if boiled.

Ingredients

Method

  1. 01

    Season and flour the meat; brown in butter and oil, then set aside.

  2. 02

    Brown bacon, mushrooms and onions; add garlic.

  3. 03

    Deglaze with wine, add stock, herbs and meat. Cover and simmer gently 45 minutes (rabbit) or 35 (chicken).

  4. 04

    Stir in crème fraîche, simmer 3 minutes, finish with herbs.

Notes & swaps

  • Keep it at a bare simmer — rabbit is lean and tightens if boiled.