* Exported from MasterCook *
Provencial Chicken C/p
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Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Crockpot Vegetables
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 broiler-fryer*
3 sl bacon -- diced
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 carrot -- peel/grate
4 shallots -- chopped
3 tablespoons brandy or cognac
2 tomatoes -- peel/chop
2/3 cup dry red wine
1/4 teaspoon marjoram
tarragon -- to taste
basil -- to taste
salt and pepper -- to taste
*About 3 to 3-1/2 lbs, cut in pieces.
SERVE WITH RICE OR RISSOTO AS A SIDE DISH
Wash chicken pieces. Pat dry with paper towels. Using a
large frying pan, brown bacon until crisp. Remove from pan. Pour off
drippings. Add butter and oil to frying pan. Sauté carrot and shallots
until limp. Push to sides of pan. Add chicken pieces and sauté until
brown. Pour in brandy and ignite. When flames die, transfer chicken and
vegetables to crokery pot. Add tomatoes, wine, herbs, bacon, salt and
pepper. Cover. Cook on LOW 8 hours. Remove cover. Skim off fat. Cook
juices down until reduced by half.
Makes 6 servings.
NOTE: This country-style chicken entree interwines the influence of
Spanish, French and Italian cuisines. Rice pilaff or rissoto makes a
good side dish.
SOURCE: Extra Special Crockery Pot Recipes
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