Pollo Alla Marengo Recipes

CHICKEN MARENGO STYLE (POLLO ALLA MARENGO)

Steps:

• Place large skillet over medium heat with olive oil.
• When hot, add the chicken pieces and brown on all sides.
• Pour off any excess oil.
• Reduce the heat to low, pour in the Madeira, and season with the nutmeg, salt and pepper.
• Let cook for 15 minutes.
• Meanwhile, drain the mushrooms, straining the water of grit through a paper towel or coffee filter.
• If the mushrooms are gritty, rinse them well.
• Add the mushrooms to the chicken, along with the soaking water.
• Stir in the garlic, then add the chicken stock.
• Cover and let cook until the chicken is tender- about 45 minutes.
• To serve, place the chicken pieces on a warm platter and spoon some of the sauce over the chicken pieces.
• Sprinkle a generous amount of parsley on top.

CHICKEN WITH TOMATOES, ONIONS AND MUSHROOMS

Steps:

• Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. Dredge in flour; shake off excess. Melt butter with oil in heavy large pot over medium-high heat. Working in batches, add chicken to pot; cook until golden on all sides, about 6 minutes total. Transfer to bowl. Add mushrooms to pot; sauté until golden, about 5 minutes. Stir in tomatoes, wine and onions. Return chicken and any accumulated juices to pot. Reduce heat to medium. Cover and simmer 20 minutes.
• Uncover pot and simmer until chicken is cooked through, about 10 minutes longer. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to serving bowl. Sprinkle with parsley.