Description
A classic French dish, Chicken Provençal is a flavorful and aromatic chicken recipe cooked with tomatoes, olives, and Herbes de Provence. This stovetop dish is perfect for a cozy dinner with its tender chicken thighs in a savory sauce.
Ingredients
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Chicken Provençal:
- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion (sliced)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup pitted Kalamata olives
- 1 tablespoon capers (drained)
- 1 teaspoon Herbes de Provence
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Season the chicken: Generously season the chicken thighs with salt and pepper.
- Sear the chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet and sear the chicken thighs until golden brown.
- Cook the aromatics: Cook onions, garlic, and tomatoes in the skillet.
- Add liquids and seasonings: Pour in white wine, chicken broth, olives, capers, and Herbes de Provence.
- Simmer: Return the chicken to the pan, cover, and simmer until cooked through.
- Finish and serve: Uncover, reduce the sauce, garnish with parsley, and serve.
Notes
- Serve with crusty bread, rice, or mashed potatoes to soak up the sauce.
- Boneless chicken can be used for convenience.
- For a richer sauce, add a small pat of butter before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh with sauce
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
