Exquisite Provencal Braised Chicken
Savor the rich flavors of this Provencal braised chicken dish, featuring tender chicken breasts seasoned with a blend of kosher salt, cayenne pepper, and herbes de Provence. Braised to perfection alongside garlic, red bell pepper, and carrot, this dish is elevated with a velvety sauce infused with red wine vinegar and tomato paste, ideal for a sophisticated dining experience.
Ingredients
| 4 | skinless chicken breasts |
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| 1 | tablespoon kosher salt |
| 2 | teaspoons cayenne pepper |
| 2 | teaspoons herbes de provence |
| 1 | head garlic, cloves peeled |
| 1 | red bell pepper, diced |
| 1 | carrot, diced |
| 6 | parsley sprigs |
| 1⁄2 | cup chicken stock |
| 1 | cup red wine vinegar |
| 1 | tablespoon tomato paste |
| chopped parsley (to garnish) |
Instructions
| 1. | Preheat the oven to 375°F. |
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| 2. | Generously season the chicken breasts with kosher salt, cayenne pepper, and herbes de Provence. |
| 3. | Arrange the seasoned chicken in an oven-safe skillet, alternating with garlic, red bell pepper, and carrot. |
| 4. | Insert the parsley sprigs amidst the chicken and pour enough chicken stock to almost cover the chicken. |
| 5. | Cover the skillet and place in the oven to braise until the chicken is cooked through. |
| 6. | Meanwhile, in a separate saucepan, reduce the red wine vinegar to 2 tablespoons. |
| 7. | Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside. |
| 8. | Simmer the skillet on the stove until the vegetables are very soft. |
| 9. | Discard the parsley sprigs and puree the contents of the skillet in a blender, or use an immersion blender. |
| 10. | Return the sauce to the skillet. |
| 11. | Stir in the reduced red wine vinegar and tomato paste into the sauce. |
| 12. | Gently reheat the chicken in the sauce. |
| 13. | Serve the braised chicken on a platter, garnished with chopped parsley if desired. |
Nutrients
The following values are based on a single serving of this recipe.
| Calories | 313.4 kcal |
| Protein | 57 g |
| Fat | 3.7 g |
| Carbohydrates | 10.6 g |
| Fiber | 1.8 g |
| Sugar | 3.2 g |
Published on Aug 13, 2024 by Luminița