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Ina Garten Chicken Bouillabaisse

Ina Garten Chicken Bouillabaisse
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This dish is a Provencal-style chicken stew inspired by the flavors of traditional bouillabaisse. Ina uses bone-in, skin-on chicken and simmers it in a flavorful mixture of onions, leeks, fennel, garlic, tomatoes, saffron, orange zest, and white wine. Served with toasted French bread and a garlic aioli, it’s soulful, aromatic, and deeply satisfying.

Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons good olive oil

  • 1 (3½ to 4-pound) chicken, cut into 8 pieces (or bone-in thighs and breasts)

  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

  • 1 large yellow onion, chopped

  • 2 cups chopped leeks (white and light green parts, cleaned well)

  • 2 cups thinly sliced fennel

  • 4 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes

  • 1½ cups dry white wine (like Sauvignon Blanc)

  • 2 cups chicken stock

  • 1 teaspoon saffron threads

  • Zest of 1 orange

  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves (or ½ tsp dried)

  • 1 bay leaf

  • Optional: 1 tablespoon Pernod (for added anise flavor)

For serving:

  • Toasted French baguette slices

  • Garlic aioli or rouille

  • Chopped parsley (optional)

Instructions

Step 1: Sear the Chicken

Heat the olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Season the chicken generously with salt and pepper. Brown in batches, about 4–5 minutes per side, then transfer to a plate.

Step 2: Sauté the Vegetables

In the same pot, add the onion, leeks, and fennel. Sauté for 8–10 minutes until softened. Stir in the garlic and cook for another minute.

Step 3: Build the Broth

Add the crushed tomatoes, white wine, chicken stock, saffron, orange zest, thyme, bay leaf, and Pernod (if using). Bring to a boil.

Step 4: Simmer the Stew

Return the browned chicken to the pot. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 30–40 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and tender.

Step 5: Serve Hot

Remove the bay leaf. Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve the stew hot in shallow bowls with toasted French bread and a dollop of garlic aioli.

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