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Pollo Toscano

 

A quick and simple chicken casserole from Tuscany. Another place I've yet to visit. As I get older, the list seems to get longer..

Chicken thighs or breasts will suit this easy dish.

Preparation Time

About 15 minutes, oven cooking 45-50 mins.

Serves 4

Ingredients

  • 6 tbsp olive oil
  • 1.5 kg (3lb) chicken portions
  • 200 gm black olives whole (pitted are best, the flavour comes out more)
  • 4-6 cloves garlic (depending on size) finely chopped
  • 2 handfuls sage leaves (20+)
  • 1 cup dry white wine
  • Seasoning to your taste

  


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Method

Lightly grease an ovenproof casserole dish (one with a lid) with butter.

Heat the oil in a large frying pan, add the chicken and brown over high heat for 10 mins.

 

Turn the heat down, add the garlic. Fry gently for 5 minutes, add the olives and sage and heat gently for a couple of minutes; then add the wine; season to taste, remove from the heat.

 

Transfer to the casserole pan, cover and cook in the oven for 50 mins maximum at moderate to high heat (Mk6 190 deg). Check regularly, turning chicken once after 30 mins.

 

Served with pasta or boiled rice, and you could try parsley mashed potatoes too.  For some variety, add a few shallots to the casserole.

 

Buon appetito!

How about some music to go with it?

 

 

 

 
 
 
 

 

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