French Chicken Recipe (Poulet à la Provençale)
This French chicken recipe, inspired by the flavors of Provence, is a savory and aromatic dish made with tender chicken simmered in a sauce of tomatoes, olives, garlic, and herbs. It’s a simple, rustic dish that brings the taste of the French countryside to your table.
Equipment
- Large skillet or Dutch oven
- Tongs
- Wooden spoon
Ingredients
- 4 bone-in skin-on chicken thighs
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 can 14.5 oz diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup black or green olives pitted
- 1 tbsp capers optional
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried rosemary
- 1 tsp herbes de Provence optional
- 1/4 cup fresh basil or parsley chopped (for garnish)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Prepare the Chicken:
- Season the chicken thighs with salt, pepper, and a pinch of dried thyme and rosemary.
Sear the Chicken:
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the chicken thighs, skin side down, and cook for about 5-7 minutes until the skin is golden and crispy. Flip and cook the other side for another 3-4 minutes. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
Sauté the Aromatics:
- In the same skillet, add the chopped onion and sauté for about 3-4 minutes, until softened. Add the minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
Make the Sauce:
- Pour in the diced tomatoes, chicken broth, olives, capers (if using), and the remaining thyme and rosemary. Stir to combine. Bring the sauce to a simmer.
Simmer the Chicken:
- Return the chicken thighs to the skillet, nestling them into the sauce. Reduce the heat to low and cover the pan. Simmer for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
Finish and Serve:
- Once the chicken is cooked, remove the pan from the heat. Garnish with fresh basil or parsley. Serve the chicken and sauce over rice, mashed potatoes, or crusty French bread.
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Notes
This dish can also be made with boneless, skinless chicken breasts, but reduce the cooking time accordingly.
For a richer flavor, add a splash of white wine to the sauce along with the chicken broth.
Herbes de Provence is a blend of dried herbs typically used in French cooking and can be substituted with Italian seasoning if unavailable.
For a richer flavor, add a splash of white wine to the sauce along with the chicken broth.
Herbes de Provence is a blend of dried herbs typically used in French cooking and can be substituted with Italian seasoning if unavailable.
Nutrition
Serving: 1chicken thigh with sauceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 25gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 0gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg
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