Braised Ligurian Chicken Recipes

BRAISED LIGURIAN CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine flour with salt and pepper to taste.
• Add chicken pieces and toss until evenly coated.
• Place a large flameproof casserole dish over medium-high heat, and heat olive oil.
• Add chicken pieces, and fry until golden underneath, about 5 minutes.
• Turn chicken, and add rosemary and garlic.
• Continue to fry until garlic is softened but not colored, about 3 minutes.
• Add wine.
• When it comes to a boil, add anchovies, olives and tomatoes.
• Partly cover pan, and reduce heat to medium low.
• Simmer until chicken is cooked and tender, and broth is reduced to a rich sauce, approx 45 minutes.
• To serve, discard rosemary sprigs, and season well with salt and pepper to taste.
• Place a piece or two of chicken on each plate, and top with a spoonful of sauce.
• Serve with pasta or potatoes.

BRAISED LIGURIAN CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine flour and salt and pepper to taste.
• Add chicken pieces and toss until evenly coated.
• Place a large saute pan or heat-proof casserole over medium-high heat.
• Add olive oil.
• When oil is hot, add chicken pieces and saute until browned.
• Turn chicken and add rosemary and garlic.
• Continue to saute until garlic is softened, about three minutes.
• Add wine.
• When wine comes to a boil, add anchovies, olives and tomatoes.
• Partly cover pan and lower heat to medium low.
• Simmer until chicken is cooked and broth is reduced to a sauce, about 15 to 20 minutes, depending upon the size of your chicken pieces.
• To serve, discard rosemary sprigs and season dish well with salt and pepper.