Chicken Bouillabaisse

A French-inspired dish featuring chicken legs slowly cooked in a fragrant broth of white wine, saffron, tomatoes, and orange peel. This rustic one-pan meal combines the flavors of traditional bouillabaisse with tender chicken for a comforting dinner.

6 servings
1 hr 4 min

Ingredients

  • Preheat oven to 375°F. Sprinkle with salt and pepper:
  • 6 pieces chicken legs
  • Heat in large wide ovenproof pan over medium-high heat:
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • Add and sauté until soft and golden, about 8 minutes:
  • 1 whole onion
  • Add and bring mixture to boil:
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • ¼ teaspoon saffron threads
  • 2 strips orange peel strips
  • ¾ cup dry white wine
  • Add and return mixture to boil:
  • 1 can diced tomatoes in juice
  • 1 can low-salt chicken broth

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Add chicken pieces to pan in single layer, submerging in sauce; return mixture to boil. Cover pan and place in oven. Bake until chicken is cooked through, about 45 minutes.

    45 min

  2. 2.

    Remove chicken from oven; keep covered. Maintain oven temperature.

    2 min

  3. 3.

    Toast on a baking sheet until golden, about 12 minutes: 12 1/2-inch-thick baguette slices, brushed with olive oil

    12 min

  4. 4.

    Remove from oven. Spoon chicken and sauce into shallow bowls. Top each serving with 2 toasted baguette slices. Garnish with rouille, if desired.

    5 min