Crock Pot Corsican Chicken

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter, softened
• 2 tablespoons herbes de provence
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1/2 cup sun-dried tomato, julienne
• 1 (15 ounce) can beef consomme
• 1/2 cup dry vermouth or orange juice
• 1/2 cup Greek olive, sliced
• 1 teaspoon orange peel
• 2 teaspoons cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon cold water
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 2 tablespoons diced pimentos
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Directions

1. 1

   Mix butter, herbs, salt and pepper, and garlic. Rub on chicken pieces. Put into crock pot. Add onion, tomatoes, consommé and vermouth. Cover. Put on low for 4-5 hours.

2. 2

   Add olives and peel. Recover. Put on high for 30 minutes.

3. 3

   Remove chicken and keep the pieces warm.

4. 4

   Pour juices into saucepan or skillet. In separate cup, combine cornstarch and water. Mix until smooth. Stir into juices. Bring to a boil, and cook for 2 minutes. Pour over chicken. Sprinkle with basil, parsley and pimentos.