Delicious and Flavorful Chicken Marengo Recipe

Chicken Marengo is a classic French dish that originated in the 19th century. It is a delicious and flavorful chicken stew made with chicken, mushrooms, tomatoes, and herbs. This dish is perfect for a hearty dinner and can be served with crusty bread or rice. The cooking process involves browning the chicken, creating a rich sauce with tomatoes and white wine, and slow cooking the chicken until tender. This recipe takes about 1 hour to prepare and serves 4-6 people.

Ingredients

• 2 pounds chicken pieces (legs and thighs)
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced
• 1 can (14 ounces) diced tomatoes
• 1/2 cup white wine
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 bay leaf
• Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

Directions

1. Season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper, then coat with flour.
2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces and cook until browned on both sides. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
3. In the same skillet, add the chopped onion and garlic. Sauté until the onion is translucent.
4. Add the sliced mushrooms and cook until they release their moisture and start to brown.
5. Stir in the diced tomatoes, white wine, chicken broth, tomato paste, dried thyme, and bay leaf. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
6. Return the chicken pieces to the skillet and ensure they are submerged in the sauce. Cover the skillet with a lid and simmer for 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
7. Remove the bay leaf from the sauce.
8. Serve the Chicken Marengo over rice or with crusty bread. Garnish with fresh parsley.

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