Description
Succulent chicken Provençal brings rustic French countryside charm to dinner tables with aromatic herbs and sun-kissed tomatoes. Mediterranean flavors dance through tender chicken, inviting you to savor a delightful culinary journey.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 6 chicken thighs (skinless, bone-in)
- 4–6 shallots, halved
- 8–10 garlic cloves
Seasoning and Spices:
- 2 tablespoons plain flour
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 2 tablespoons herbes de Provence
- Salt and pepper
Liquids and Aromatics:
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/3 cup dry vermouth (or wine/stock)
- 1 lemon, quartered
- Fresh thyme
Instructions
- Dust chicken pieces thoroughly with seasoned flour mixture, ensuring even coating.
- Heat oil in large skillet and sear chicken until golden brown on both surfaces, creating rich caramelized exterior.
- Transfer browned chicken into ceramic baking dish, arranging pieces in single layer.
- In same skillet, gently sauté minced shallots and crushed garlic until translucent and fragrant.
- Deglaze pan with vermouth, scraping accumulated browned bits from bottom to capture deep flavor profiles.
- Sprinkle fresh herbs into liquid, creating aromatic sauce with complex herbal undertones.
- Pour herbed sauce directly over chicken pieces, nestling whole garlic cloves and lemon wedges between meat.
- Seal baking dish tightly with aluminum foil to retain moisture and concentrate flavors.
- Roast in preheated oven at 200°C for 45 minutes, maintaining sealed environment.
- Remove foil during final 15 minutes to allow chicken skin to crisp and sauce to slightly reduce.
- Garnish with fresh thyme sprigs and serve alongside complementary accompaniments like roasted vegetables or crusty bread.
Notes
- Dust chicken with flour mix just before cooking to ensure a crispy, golden exterior that locks in moisture and flavor.
- Use fresh herbs like thyme or rosemary for an authentic Provençal taste that elevates the dish’s aromatic profile.
- For a gluten-free version, replace wheat flour with almond flour or cornstarch to maintain the same coating texture and crispiness.
- Swap chicken thighs or legs for a more budget-friendly option that still delivers rich, tender results with the same cooking method.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 238
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg