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Golden Garlic Chicken Nicoise: A Flavorful French Delight ๐Ÿ—โœจ

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Chicken Nicoise Recipe

Description: This Chicken Nicoise recipe is especially delightful when served with saffron rice. A dish inspired by a memorable meal at a friendโ€™s house, this recipe promises tender, flavorful chicken with a medley of aromatic vegetables and herbs.

Cuisine: French-inspired

Preparation Time: 45 minutes

Cooking Time: 2 hours

Total Time: 2 hours and 45 minutes

Servings: 6

Ingredients:

Quantity Ingredient
2 tbsp Olive Oil
5 Chicken Breasts, bone-in and skin-on
2 tbsp Butter
1 Onion, finely chopped
2 Green Peppers, seeded and diced
4 cloves Garlic, minced
12 Cherry Tomatoes, halved
2 tbsp Tomato Paste
1 tbsp Fresh Parsley, chopped (plus extra for garnish)
1 tsp Fresh Thyme leaves
1 Bay Leaf
1/2 tsp Salt, or to taste
1/2 tsp Black Pepper, freshly ground
1 cup Dry White Wine
2 cups Chicken Stock
1/2 cup Ripe Olives, pitted

Instructions:

  1. Preheat and Prepare:

    • Preheat your oven to 350ยฐF (175ยฐC).
    • In a large flameproof casserole dish, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
  2. Brown the Chicken:

    • Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
    • Brown the chicken in the hot oil until golden on all sides. This should take about 5-7 minutes.
    • Once browned, remove the chicken from the casserole dish and set aside.
  3. Sautรฉ Aromatics:

    • Reduce the heat to medium-low and add the butter to the same casserole dish.
    • Add the finely chopped onion and cook slowly until translucent and lightly browned, stirring occasionally. This should take about 8-10 minutes.
  4. Add Vegetables:

    • Increase the heat to medium and add the diced green peppers and minced garlic to the casserole dish.
    • Sautรฉ for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  5. Incorporate Tomatoes and Flavorings:

    • Add the halved cherry tomatoes to the casserole dish, stirring gently to coat them with the oil and aromatics.
    • Stir in the tomato paste, chopped parsley, thyme leaves, bay leaf, salt, and pepper. Mix everything together.
  6. Deglaze with Wine:

    • Pour in the dry white wine, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the casserole dish.
    • Allow the wine to simmer and reduce for about 5 minutes.
  7. Simmer and Bake:

    • Return the browned chicken breasts back to the casserole dish, nestling them into the vegetable mixture.
    • Pour in the chicken stock, ensuring the chicken is partially submerged.
    • Cover the casserole dish with a lid or foil and transfer it to the preheated oven.
    • Bake for approximately 1 1/2 hours or until the chicken is tender and cooked through.
  8. Baste and Finish:

    • Occasionally baste the chicken with the pan liquids during the baking process to keep it moist and flavorful.
    • Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the casserole dish and transfer it to a heated platter.
  9. Prepare the Sauce:

    • Place the casserole dish with the cooking liquids over high heat on the stovetop.
    • Allow the liquids to reduce for about 5 minutes, skimming off any excess grease that rises to the surface.
  10. Add Finishing Touches:

    • Stir in the pitted ripe olives, allowing them to warm through in the sauce.
    • Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed.
  11. Serve:

    • Arrange the chicken breasts on a serving platter.
    • Spoon the rich, flavorful sauce and vegetables over the chicken.
    • Garnish with a sprinkle of fresh parsley.
    • Serve hot and enjoy this delightful Chicken Nicoise with your favorite side dishes, such as saffron rice, crusty bread, or a simple green salad.

Nutritional Information (per serving):

  • Calories: 739.2
  • Total Fat: 49.7g
    • Saturated Fat: 14.6g
  • Cholesterol: 189.6mg
  • Sodium: 414.2mg
  • Total Carbohydrates: 21.8g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4.6g
    • Sugar: 9.8g
  • Protein: 45.8g

Tips and Notes:

  • For a richer sauce, you can add a splash of heavy cream or a dollop of crรจme fraรฎche towards the end of cooking.
  • This dish pairs beautifully with saffron-infused rice, creamy mashed potatoes, or a simple green salad.
  • To make this recipe more weeknight-friendly, you can prepare the chicken and vegetable mixture ahead of time and simply bake it when ready to serve.
  • Experiment with different types of olives for varying flavor profiles. Kalamata olives can add a briny, Mediterranean twist, while green olives offer a milder, slightly tangy flavor.

Bon appรฉtit! ๐Ÿ—๐Ÿ…โœจ

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