Chicken Provencal

Photo: flickr user Daniel Panev

Ingredients

1 pound Eggplant

1 large Onion

3 tablespoons Minced fresh garlic

4 tablespoons Olive oil, divided

1 3 1/2 pounds Broiler-fryer, cut up

1 cup Canned low sodium or homemade chicken brot

2 tablespoons Dried marjoram, crumbled

cup Cherry tomatoes, halved

cup Pitted ripe olive halves

Preparation

Trim ends of eggplant; cut into 1-inch slices, then into 1-inch cubes. Cut onion into quarters. In large skillet, saute eggplant, onion and garlic in 1 tablespoon hot oil until eggplant is crispy and onion is, lightly browned. Place in a large bowl.

Heat remaining 3 tablespoons oil in skillet. Brown chicken pieces on all sides over moderately high heat; drain on paper towels. Wipe out skillet.

Return chicken to skillet; add broth and marjoram. Bring to boiling; lower heat; cover. Simmer for 30 minutes, turning occasionally, until chicken is tender. Remove to serving platter; keep warm.

Place eggplant mixture, tomatoes and olives in skillet. Cook, stirring constantly, until heated through. Spoon over chicken.