What is Chicken Provencal?
Chicken Provencal is a regional French recipe that can take on many forms.
Both dried and fresh herbs can work.
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What Cut of Chicken Works Best?
There is almost no fat in chicken breasts, and they can dry out quickly as a result.
Youll see some versions include just the basics with herbs and lemons while other recipes include add-ins like anchovies.
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But for my money, the following are the ingredients that are unskippable.
I recommend store bought instead of making your own spice mix.
Herbes de Provence includes dried spices like rosemary, thyme, oregano, lavender, marjoram, and basil.
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Making your own is possible, but probably more work than its worth.
The lemons arent really edible after the braise, but they give the dish a wonderful citrus zing.
You should take them out before serving just so nobody accidentally gets one on their plate.
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It might even take longer depending on your skillet.
Be sure to leave the skillet uncovered while it braises so the skin on the chicken gets even crispier.
Not Into Chicken Thighs?
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As far as other substitutions go, feel free to add any kind of olive or caper you like.
This stuff is golden and should be served along with the chicken and other ingredients.
I like this dishover riceor served with a crusty baguette on the side.
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You need something to soak up that golden sauce.
Storing Instructions for Leftovers
Leftover Chicken Provencal keeps fine in the fridge for four to five days.
If you microwave it, just know that youll lose any crispiness on the chicken skin.
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Season the chicken thighs well on all side with salt and pepper.
Add chicken thighs into the skillet, skin side down.
Cook, untouched, for 8-10 minutes so skin can start to render and brown slowly.
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While your chicken thighs start to brown, prepare the other ingredients.
When chicken thighs have browned on one side, flip the chicken thighs.
It can be helpful to use a thin spatula to ensure to get the skin loose from the skillet.
Add the white wine to the skillet, around the chicken pieces.
Place skillet in the oven and braise, uncovered, for one hour.
Remove and let cool for five minutes and then serve over rice or with a crusty baguette.
