Chicken Provençal

Cooking Time

45 minutes

Serving Size

4 Servings

Indulge in the vibrant flavors of the French countryside with this savory Chicken Provençal. This classic dish features tender, bone-in chicken pieces coated in a light flour seasoning, then browned to perfection. The rich, aromatic base combines earthy thyme, sweet shallots, and robust garlic, simmered together with a splash of chicken stock and Wesson Canola Oil to create a luscious sauce. Mixed olives and juicy cherry tomatoes add a burst of tang and color, melding beautifully with the chicken during baking. The result is a comforting, flavorful meal that pairs wonderfully with creamy mashed potatoes and crusty bread, perfect for soaking up every drop of the delicious sauce.

Visit our Instagram page for more recipe inspiration!

CONTAINS:

Ingredients

Chicken Provençal

Whole Chicken, broken down into bone-in pieces 3 lbs.

Flour 1/4 cup.

Salt, kosher 1 tsp.

Pepper, ground 1/4 tsp.

Wesson Canola Oil 2 tbsp.

Shallot, peeled and cut in half lengthwise 3 or 4.

Garlic Cloves, whole 3 or 4.

Thyme, sprigs 4 .

Mixed Olives, whole 1 cup.

Cherry Tomatoes 1 cup.

Method

Preheat the oven to 375°F.
Toss the chicken pieces in flour, salt, and pepper.
Heat a large sauté pan or oven ready dish over medium heat. Add Wesson Canola Oil.

Add half the chicken pieces to the pan and brown on all sides. remove the chicken and place in a large casserole dish.
Brown the remaining chicken, adding more oil if necessary.
To the same pan add the thyme sprigs, garlic, and shallots. Sauté for about one minute until slightly browned.

Assembly Method

Add the chicken stock to the pan and bring to a simmer, pour over the chicken in the casserole.
Scatter the olives and tomatoes over the dish and bake uncovered at 375°F for about 45 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.
Serve with mashed potatoes and crusty Wesson Basics Bread to soak up the juices.