Chicken Fricassee with Morel Mushrooms and Thyme

INGREDIENTS

• 3/4 lb. fresh morel mushrooms, each halved lengthwise
• 1 chicken, about 3 1/2 lb.
• 1 1/2 tsp. kosher salt, plus more, to taste
• 1/2 tsp. freshly ground pepper, plus more, to taste
• 1 tsp. peanut or grapeseed oil
• 4 Tbs. unsalted butter
• 2 shallots, minced
• 3 Tbs. all-purpose flour
• 3/4 cup dry white wine
• 1 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
• 4 fresh thyme sprigs
• 4 fresh flat-leaf parsley sprigs
• 1/2 cup crème fraîche
• 1 Tbs. minced fresh chives