Provencal Chicken with Tomatoes, Olives, and Basil
Instructions
1
Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper.
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2
Heat oil in heavy large skillet over high heat.
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Cooking Oil
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3
Add chicken, skin side down. Reduce heat to medium-high; cook until golden, about 5 minutes per side.
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Whole Chicken
4
Transfer chicken to platter.
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5
Pour off all but 1 1/2 tablespoons drippings. Cool skillet 2 minutes; return to low heat.
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6
Add garlic; sauté 1 minute.
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Garlic
7
Add tomatoes and wine. Increase heat to medium; bring to simmer, scraping up any browned bits. Cook until tomatoes are tender, stirring occasionally, about 2 minutes.
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Tomato
Wine
8
Return chicken, skin side up, to skillet. Bring mixture to boil. Cover; reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer until chicken is cooked through, about 25 minutes.
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9
Transfer chicken to plate.
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10
Add last 4 ingredients to sauce in skillet. Bring to boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat; simmer until sauce thickens, about 4 minutes. Spoon sauce over chicken; serve.