Provencial Chicken Crockpot

* Exported from MasterCook *

PROVENCIAL CHICKEN CROCKPOT

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Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Poultry

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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3 lb Chicken pieces
3 sl Bacon, diced
2 tb Butter
2 tb Olive oil
1 ea Carrot -- peeled and grated
4 ea Shallots -- chopped
3 tb Brandy or cognac
2 ea Tomatoes -- peeled & chopped
2/3 c Dry red wine
1/4 ts Marjoram,tarragon and basil
1 x Salt and pepper to taste

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. Saute` carrot and shallots until limp. Push to
sides of pan. Add chicken pieces and saute` until
brown. Pour in brandy and ignite. When flames die,
transfer chicken and vegetables to crockery 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 intertwines
the influence of Spanish, French and Italian cuisines.
Rice pilaff or rissoto makes a good side dish.



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