POULET A LA GRECQUE

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This Greek-style recipe was given to me by a French woman. It's very flavorful, combining traditional Mediterranean ingredients with a classic French sauce.

Provided by librarylady

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     French

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 15

½ cup all-purpose flour for coating
1 pinch salt and pepper
1 ½ pounds bone-in chicken parts
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 shallots, chopped
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
3 medium fresh tomatoes, chopped
2 cups white wine
2 pinches saffron threads
½ teaspoon curry powder
1 teaspoon white sugar
¾ cup raisins
salt and black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Season flour with salt and pepper; coat chicken pieces with seasoned flour.
  • Heat butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place chicken pieces in skillet; cook, turning once, to brown on both sides, about 6 minutes.
  • Stir in shallots, onions, and garlic; cook until soft, about 3 minutes. Stir in tomatoes and wine; bring to a boil. Then stir in saffron, curry powder, sugar, raisins, and salt and pepper. Cover, and cook over medium heat for 12 to 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 501.9 calories, Carbohydrate 34.7 g, Cholesterol 95.3 mg, Fat 23.6 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 24.2 g, SaturatedFat 7.7 g, Sodium 120 mg, Sugar 16.7 g

MD MOMIN Islam
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This recipe is a winner! The chicken was perfectly cooked and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Mcinerney Sara
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I'm not a big fan of chicken, but this recipe changed my mind. The chicken was so tender and flavorful, and the sauce was amazing.


Paul Dufault
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and the chicken is always delicious.


Jaelynn Rodriguez
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I made this recipe for my Greek grandmother and she loved it! She said it reminded her of home.


LM10 AVI
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This recipe is a keeper! The chicken was so flavorful and moist. I will definitely be making this again.


Johanna Raisibe
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover chicken.


Teare Taramai
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I love this recipe! The chicken is always tender and juicy, and the sauce is flavorful and tangy.


Najam Shazad
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This recipe was easy to follow and the chicken turned out great. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Hinewairangi Takuta
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I'm not a big fan of Greek food, but I decided to give this recipe a try and I was pleasantly surprised. The chicken was delicious and the sauce was flavorful.


Ansari Nadeem
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I made this dish for a dinner party and everyone raved about it. Even my picky eater son loved it!


William Buchikos
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. Thanks for sharing!


Shuaibu Dan amar
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This is the best Greek chicken recipe I've ever tried! The chicken was so tender and juicy, and the sauce was amazing. My family loved it!