30-Minute Chicken Provençal

Name: 30-Minute Chicken Provençal
Yield: Serves 4
Cuisine: Europe, French
Ingredients: 2 pounds, boneless, skinless chicken thighs; , Salt and ground black pepper; 1 slice, bacon, minced; 1 tablespoon, vegetable oil; 1 , onion, minced; 4 , garlic cloves, minced; 2 tablespoons, unbleached all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup, dry white wine; 1/2 cup, low-sodium chicken broth; 1 (14.5-ounce) can, diced tomatoes; 1 tablespoon, minced fresh oregano leaves, or 1 teaspoon dried; 1/2 cup, pitted Kalamata olives, chopped coarse; 2 tablespoons, minced fresh parsley

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Chicken Provençal is a classic dish from southern France in which meaty chicken legs are stewed with tomatoes, olives, white wine, and oregano. It’s a homey dish that requires minimal effort, but it typically takes plenty of time to turn the tough legs tender.

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WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS

In search of a shortcut that could put the classic chicken Provençal recipe on the table in 30 minutes, we gave the chicken a head start by precooking it in the microwave. After trying a variety of powers and cooking times, we found the pow...

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