French Stewed Chicken Thighs

Serves: 5

Graciela O'Reilly

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

58

Spice

51

Sweetness

51

Sourness

40

mins

Prep time (avg)

5.3

Difficulty

Ingredients:

2 tbsps

Butter

1 tsp

Sugar

Directions:

1

Put the flour in a shallow dish and season with the thyme, salt and pepper

2

Dredge the chicken in the flour, shaking off the excess

3

Heat the EVOO in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat

4

Add the chicken and cook until browned and crisp on both sides

5

Remove to a plate

6

Melt the butter in the pot over medium heat

7

Add the mushrooms and cook until lightly browned

8

Add the shallots, carrots and sugar, and season with salt and pepper

9

Cook for a couple of minutes to soften

10

Deglaze with the wine, stirring and scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot with a wooden spoon

11

Stir in the tarragon, olives and tomatoes and bring to a simmer

12

Return the chicken to the pot and cook, partially covered, for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally

13

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F

14

Slice the baguette on an angle and toast in the oven

15

Divide the chicken and sauce among plates and serve with the baguette

16

Cook's Note: The stewed chicken can be covered and refrigerated for a make-ahead meal

17

Reheat over medium heat