Delicious Provençal Chicken Thighs Baked in the Oven
Discover this delicious recipe for Provençal chicken thighs, an authentic dish that highlights the flavors of southern France. Easy to prepare, this recipe is perfect for a family meal or time spent with friends. By using simple and fresh ingredients such as eggplant, bell pepper, tomato, and bacon, you will create a flavorful and comforting dish. The white wine used in the preparation adds depth of flavor and balances the tastes of the vegetables and chicken. This recipe is ideal to serve with a side of rice, potatoes, or pasta, allowing you to create a complete meal. In addition to its rich flavors, baked chicken thighs allow for a lighter cooking method. Perfect for a convivial dinner, this dish will delight your guests and make a sensation on every occasion.
- Preparation time: 25 min
- Cooking time: 1 h
- Servings: for 6 people
- Difficulty: Easy
Ingredients
- - 6 chicken thighs
- - Olive oil or butter
- - 1 eggplant
- - 1 bell pepper
- - 1 tomato
- - Onions or shallots
- - 150 g of bacon (regular or smoked)
- - 1 to 2 glasses of white wine
- - Tomato coulis or peeled tomatoes.
Preparation
1. Preheat your oven to 200°C. Coat the chicken thighs with olive oil or butter, then season with salt, pepper, thyme, and rosemary.
2. Place the thighs in the oven and allow them to brown, basting regularly with fat or water.
3. In a pot, sauté the bacon and onions, then add the eggplant, diced tomato, and finely sliced bell pepper.
4. When the vegetables and bacon are well browned, incorporate the chicken thighs.
5. Pour in the tomato coulis or peeled tomatoes, then add 1 or 2 glasses of white wine. Adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper to taste. You can also add herbs like bay leaf or coriander.
6. Let it simmer over medium heat for about an hour.
7. Serve with rice, potatoes, or pasta. Note that cooking the chicken thighs can also be done from the start in the pot for a lighter preparation.
