Galletti alle Olive (Chicken with Olives)

(from largomason’s recipe box)

Source: bellalimento.com

Ingredients

  • 9-12 chicken pieces (thighs, legs, wings)
  • 1/2 onion - sliced
  • 3 1/2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 large can of Italian peeled whole tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup of Brandy
  • 1 can of olives - sliced
  • 4 tsp capers
  • 2 cups of chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup of fresh parsley, basil, tarragon & sage - chopped (plus extra for garnish)
  • s/p

Directions

  1. Pat your chicken pieces dry with a paper towel & then season them with salt & pepper & set aside. In a large chicken fryer/skillet heat your olive oil & butter over high heat. When hot, add your onions & cook until they’re slightly wilted. Add in your chicken pieces & brown on all sides. Add in your tomatoes, stir through & cook for approximately 10 minutes. Add in your Brandy and let it evaporate. Add in your olives, chicken broth, capers & season again with s/p to taste. Lower the heat to simmer & put a lid on the pan. Cooking for about 45 minutes until chicken is tender and practically tender. Five minutes before your dish is complete add in your fresh chopped herbs.

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