Chicken Provencal

Chicken Provencal is a braised chicken dish with tomatoes, olives, and herbs, cooked in a single pot.

Ingredients

IngredientQty.Unit
Chicken Thighs (bone-in, skin-on)1Kg
Olive Oil (extra virgin)3Tbsp
Onion (medium, sliced)2Count
Garlic (minced)4Clove
Tomatoes (canned, diced)400G
Chicken Broth (low sodium)250Ml
White Wine (dry)125Ml
Black Olives (pitted)100G
Herbes De Provence (dried)2Tsp
Bay Leaf (whole)1Count
Salt (to taste)1Tsp
Black Pepper (freshly ground)0.5Tsp
Parsley (fresh, chopped)1Bunch

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
  2. Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper, then brown them in the pot for 5-7 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
  3. In the same pot, add sliced onions and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes.
  4. Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
  5. Pour in white wine to deglaze the pot, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom.
  6. Add canned tomatoes, chicken broth, herbes de provence, and bay leaf. Stir to combine.
  7. Return chicken thighs to the pot, submerging them in the sauce. Bring to a simmer.
  8. Cover the pot and reduce heat to low. Cook for 45 minutes, until chicken is tender.
  9. Add black olives and cook uncovered for an additional 10 minutes.
  10. Remove bay leaf, garnish with chopped parsley, and serve.

Prep

  • Thaw chicken thighs if frozen

Kitchen equipment

Large Pot With Lid