Poulet a la Grecque

Flour-coated chicken pieces are browned, then stewed with tomatoes, white wine, shallots, and garlic; and seasoned with saffron threads, sugar, and curry powder. Serve with cooked white rice.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 50 mins
• Calories: 502 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Season flour with salt and pepper; coat chicken pieces with seasoned flour.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

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.