Impress your family with this one pot recipe that is full of flavor, healthy and deceptively easy. It takes 40 minutes to braise but the prep takes no longer than 10 minutes, I promise. You will need a La Crueset or similar French oven pot to bring out the flavor, it also speeds up the cooking time because it makes everything very hot inside. If you don’t have one, seriously consider investing in something that will make your life easier. They are pricey but it is on sale at Amazon for $109.96 (from $160)
1 Chicken, cut up. You can also do all drumsticks or thighs.
1 Can of chopped tomatoes
2 Cloves garlic
1 Onion
3 Carrots
2 Potatoes
1/2 cup of red wine (any type will do but the drier the better)
1/2 cup of water
salt and pepper to taste
1/2 teaspoon of Thyme or Sage (optional)
Wash the chicken and place in the pot. Salt and pepper the chicken (add your herbs at this time if you’re using them). Pour in canned tomatoes, wine, water and throw in the whole peeled garlic cloves. Chop all the vegetables in large cubes and place on sides (you can buy the already peeled baby carrots and pre-cut potatoes to save more time). Put on the stove at high until boiling, then cover on medium for 40 minutes. Serve the whole pot on the table or if you have very small tots, move it to a large serving platter to be safe as the pot remains very hot. This is an entire meal on its own but you can serve it with rice, couscous or pasta. Your family will think you slaved over this home cooked meal with all fresh ingredients.
