How to Make Chicken Provencal - A Step-by-Step Guide

Chicken Provencal is a classic French dish that is bursting with the flavors of the Mediterranean. This dish features succulent chicken pieces cooked in a rich tomato-based sauce with aromatic herbs and vegetables, creating a truly satisfying and hearty meal. The dish gets its name from the Provence region in southeastern France, which is known for its vibrant and delicious cuisine.

One of the key ingredients in Chicken Provencal is the use of fresh herbs, such as thyme, rosemary, and...

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon cooking oil
  • 1 (3 pound) chicken, cut into 8 pieces
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon fresh-ground black pepper
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ cup red wine
  • 1 ½ cups canned crushed tomatoes with their juice
  • ½ teaspoon dried rosemary
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme
  • ⅓ cup black olives, such as Nicoise or Kalamata, halved and pitted
  • 1 teaspoon anchovy paste

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 40 mins
  • Total Time: 55 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Heat oil in a large, deep frying pan over medium-high heat. Season the chicken with 1/4 teaspoon each of the salt and pepper and put it in the pan. Cook the chicken until browned, turning, about 8 minutes in all. Remove the chicken from the pan. Pour off all but 1 tablespoon fat from the pan.
  • Reduce the heat to medium-low. Add onion and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion starts to soften, about 3 minutes. Add the wine to the pan and simmer until reduced to about 1/4 cup, 1 to 2 minutes. Add tomatoes, rosemary, thyme, olives, anchovy paste, and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Add the chicken thighs and drumsticks and any accumulated juices. Reduce the heat to low and simmer, covered, for 10 minutes. Add the breasts and cook until the chicken is just done, about 10 minutes more. Stir in the remaining 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Serve.
  • Nutrition

    471 cal.

    • Total Fat: 31g
    • Saturated Fat: 7g
    • Cholesterol: 93mg
    • Sodium: 1113mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 10g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 33g
    • Vitamin C: 11mg
    • Calcium: 73mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 463mg