Provencal Chicken [Poulet provençal]
Servings: 4
IngredientsPreparation
  • 2 1/2 - 3 pound [1.1 kg - 1.4 kg] chicken
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons [37.5 ml] olive oil
  • Generous 1 cup [250 ml] dry white wine
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 4 tomatoes, peeled, seeded and cut in pieces
  • 1 1/2 ounces [43 g] pitted black olives
  • 1/2 teaspoon [2.5 ml] basil
  • Salt and pepper
  • Have the chicken quartered.
  • Heat the oil and brown the chicken well on all sides in a deep skillet or 'sauteuse'.
  • Add the white wine, the garlic, the tomatoes, and the black olives.
  • Season with basil, salt and pepper.
  • Cook, uncovered, for 15 minutes or until tender.