Recipe: Chicken Marengo
Chicken Marengo is a classic French dish that originated during the Napoleonic era. It is a flavorful and hearty dish that features tender chicken cooked in a rich tomato-based sauce. This dish is typically served with crusty bread or pasta. Here is a delicious recipe for Chicken Marengo that you can easily prepare at home.
Ingredients:
– 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
– Salt and black pepper to taste
– 2 tablespoons olive oil
– 1 medium onion, finely chopped
– 3 cloves garlic, minced
– 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
– 1 can (14 ounces) diced tomatoes
– 1/2 cup chicken broth
– 1/4 cup white wine
– 1 teaspoon dried thyme
– 1 teaspoon dried oregano
– 1 teaspoon paprika
– 1 bay leaf
– 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
Instructions:
1. Season the chicken thighs with salt and black pepper.
2. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
3. Add the chicken thighs to the skillet, skin side down, and cook until golden brown, about 5-6 minutes per side. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
4. In the same skillet, add the onion, garlic, and red bell pepper. Cook until the vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.
5. Stir in the diced tomatoes, chicken broth, white wine, dried thyme, dried oregano, paprika, and bay leaf. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
6. Return the chicken thighs to the skillet, nestling them into the sauce.
7. Cover the skillet and reduce the heat to low. Let it simmer for about 30-35 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
8. Remove the bay leaf from the sauce and discard.
9. Sprinkle the chopped fresh parsley over the chicken before serving.
This recipe serves 4 people and takes approximately 45 minutes to prepare and cook. Serve the Chicken Marengo with crusty bread or pasta for a satisfying and delicious meal. Enjoy!