Provencal Chicken Recipe
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4.9
Provencal Chicken Recipe
Description
This Provencal Chicken Recipe combines well-seasoned chicken thighs with classic Mediterranean ingredients. The chicken is first pan-seared skin side up in olive oil to develop a golden exterior. Then, a mixture of green olives, cherry tomatoes, marinated artichoke hearts, whole garlic cloves, and halved shallots are scattered around the chicken. White wine added before braising infuses the dish with acidity and depth.
The baking process braises the ingredients gently under a lid, melding flavors and rendering the chicken juicy and tender. The olives add saltiness, the tomatoes a sweet acidity, and the artichokes a subtle tang. Garlic and shallots provide aromatics that complement the herbs and wine.
This dish is complete on its own or can be paired with crusty bread or a simple grain to soak up the flavorful cooking liquids.
Ingredients
- 8 chicken thighs skin on or off, your choice
- 2 tablespoons herbes de provence san substitute Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt sea salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper sea salt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup green olives pitted
- 1 cup cherry tomato
- 1 cup artichoke hearts marinated
- 1 head garlic 10-12 whole peeled cloves
- 6 medium shallot cut in half
- 1 cup white wine dry
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Season the chicken thighs with the Herbs de Provence, sea salt, and pepper.
- Heat the olive oil in a braising pan, high-sided skillet, or large pot over medium heat. Add the chicken thighs, skin side up, and let them cook undisturbed for 5 minutes. Flip them over and cook them until the skin is golden, about 5 minutes more.
- Turn the chicken pieces so they are skin side up. Scatter the olives, cherry tomatoes, artichoke hearts, garlic cloves, and shallots around the chicken then pour the wine into the pot.
- Put a lid on the pot then put it into the oven to braise for 45 minutes.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 729 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2 chicken thighs (¼ of the recipe) | |
| Calories | 729kcal | 36% |
| Carbohydrates | 17g | 6% |
| Protein | 40g | 80% |
| Fat | 51g | 78% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 9g | 53% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 22g | 110% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 221mg | 74% |
| Sodium | 1484mg | 62% |
| Potassium | 771mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 1069IU | 21% |
| Vitamin C | 25mg | 28% |
| Calcium | 120mg | 12% |
| Iron | 6mg | 33% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.9
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