Chicken Fricassee
["1 (4 lb.) chicken, cut up", "salt and pepper to taste", "flour", "1 Tbsp. shortening", "1 onion, chopped", "1 sprig fresh thyme", "1 Tbsp. minced parsley", "1 bay leaf", "3 c. boiling water"]
["Season chicken with salt and pepper.", "Coat with flour.", "Brown in shortening.", "Add onion and saute.", "Add other seasoning and water.", "Bring to a boil; cover and reduce heat.", "Simmer until tender, about 1 hour.", "Serves 6."]
["chicken", "salt", "flour", "shortening", "onion", "thyme", "parsley", "bay leaf", "boiling water"]