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Pollo alla Ligure (Ligurian-Style Chicken)


  • Author: Christopher Scott

Ingredients

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Ingredients (Serves 4)

  • 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup pitted black olives (such as Taggiasca or Kalamata)
  • 1/4 cup capers, rinsed
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons pine nuts
  • 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, finely chopped
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

Instructions

1. Prepare the Chicken

  • Season the chicken thighs generously with salt and pepper.

2. Brown the Chicken

  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the chicken thighs, skin-side down, and cook until golden brown, about 5-6 minutes per side. Remove the chicken and set aside.

3. Sauté Aromatics

  • In the same pan, add the chopped onion and cook over medium heat until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook for another minute.

4. Deglaze the Pan

  • Pour in the white wine, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Let it simmer for 2-3 minutes to reduce slightly.

5. Simmer with Flavorings

  • Add the chicken broth, olives, capers, parsley, pine nuts, and rosemary to the pan. Stir to combine.

6. Return the Chicken

  • Return the browned chicken thighs to the pan, skin-side up. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and tender. Spoon the sauce over the chicken occasionally during cooking.

7. Serve

  • Remove from heat and garnish with additional parsley if desired. Serve hot with crusty bread, roasted potatoes, or polenta to soak up the flavorful sauce.
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