chicken provencal

Green olives, tomatoes, shallots, fresh thyme, white wine and plenty of garlic create a deeply fragrant, flavorful base for this delicately date-sweetened braised chicken Provençal.

Chicken Provençal

bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs

tsp kosher salt

tsp black pepper

olive oil

thyme thyme

garlic,

shallots,

cherry tomatoes

dates, halved and pitted (if necessary)

green olives

dry white wine (such as Sauvignon Blanc)

Season the chicken with salt and pepper.Heat the oil in a large oven proof pan, and place in the chicken skin side down

Cook the chicken without disturbing it for 4-5 minutes until golden brown

Flip chicken over.Arrange the thyme, garlic cloves, shallots, cherry tomatoes, dates and green olives around the chicken, then add the wine to the pan.Add the wine and bring to a simmer

Cover the pot with a lid and place in the oven

Cook in the oven for 60 minutes.Serve over rice, polenta, mashed potatoes or with crusty bread for dipping.

Take a peek into my pot. Beautiful golden brown chicken braised in white wine, nestled between eye catching olives, plump cherry tomatoes, oh-so French shallots, tangy capers and plenty of garlic and herbs. Life can&#x27;t be more beautiful!

Chicken Provençal (Poulet à la Provençal)

4-5 bone in, skin on chicken thighs

8-9 large garlic cloves, sliced

flour, divided

chicken stock

white wine

oz red cherry tomatoes

jumbo black olives

capers

9-10 sprigs of thyme, chopped

Tbsp parsley, chopped for garnish

Preheat the oven to 400°F.

Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper, then...

Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper, then dredge them lightly in flour.

Heat olive oil in a dutch oven or...

Heat olive oil in a dutch oven or braiser over medium high heat. Place the chicken skin side down and cook undisturbed for 4-5 minutes, until golden brown. Flip and cook for another 2-3 minutes. Remove to a plate and set aside.

Add more oil if needed. Stir in shallots,...

Add more oil if needed. Stir in shallots, garlic and 1 Tbsp flour and sauté for a minute. Add half of the chopped rosemary and thyme. Give it a stir.

Add in wine and chicken stock, scraping the...

Add in wine and chicken stock, scraping the brown bits on the bottom into the sauce.

Place the chicken thighs back in the sauce...

Place the chicken thighs back in the sauce along with olives, capers, cherry tomatoes and the rest of the chopped thyme and rosemary. Cover the pot with a lid and bake it in the preheated oven for about an hour.

Garnish it with parsley and serve with fresh...

Garnish it with parsley and serve with fresh crusty bread.

Chicken Provençal is all about ease and elegance!  Melty tender chicken seasoned with aromatic Herbs de Provence braised in white wine with olives, garlic and shallots.  So simple and so delicious.  Easy enough for a weeknight and elegant enough for company.

chicken thighs and legs, bone-in, skin-on

Herbs de Provence (store-bought or make your own)

garlic cloves,

tomatoes

pitted olives, whole ( kalamata or green olives)

white wine (sauvignon blanc is nice)

sea salt, adjust

pepper

Season both sides of the chicken lightly with salt and pepper.  Generously sprinkle Herbs de Provence over the chicken pressing in on both sides.

In a large oven proof brasier (with a lid) sear the seasoned chicken on the stove top, over medium high heat until golden brown, about 3-5 minutes each side.  Remove the pan from heat.

Tuck in the garlic cloves, tomatoes, olives, shallots around the chicken pieces.  Pour in wine and sprinkle in salt and pepper.  Place a lid on the pan and cook at 400 degrees in the oven for 45 minutes to 1 hour.  Chicken should register 165 degrees F on a thermometer.

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