*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                       PROVENCIAL CHICKEN CROCKPOT

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

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   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. 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 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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