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.
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...