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Braised Chicken Thighs with Potatoes, Shallots, and Olives

CHICKEN AND POTATOES are a classic pair: humble and hearty, with lots of room for gussying up. Here I was after a simple one-pan chicken and potato dish with deep flavor.

I chose bone-in chicken thighs, a great cut for braising because they stay juicy and tender while rendering plenty of flavorful fat (which would deeply flavor the potatoes). I first

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