Chicken Marengo
Description
This savory Chicken Marengo features chicken pieces browned in a rich sauce of white wine, brandy, tomatoes, and herbs. The dish is finished with tender mushrooms and baked until the chicken is fall-apart tender. A comforting and aromatic main course perfect for family dinners.Ingredients
Directions
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Shake chicken pieces in a mixture of flour, salt, and pepper in a plastic bag to coat well.
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Heat oil and butter or margarine in a 12-cup flameproof casserole or a large skillet.
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Brown chicken, a few pieces at a time, in hot fat; remove; keep warm.
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Sauté onion and garlic in drippings until soft.
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Stir in wine and brandy; bring to boiling, stirring constantly.
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Stir in chopped tomatoes; arrange browned chicken pieces in casserole, spooning sauce over.
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Tie a bouquet garni of parsley, bay leaf, and thyme in cheesecloth; push down into sauce; cover.
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If using a skillet, place chicken in a 12-cup casserole, pour sauce over, add bouquet garni, and cover.
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Bake in moderate oven (350°F) for 1 hour.
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Stir in sliced mushrooms or canned mushrooms and liquid.
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Bake 15 minutes longer, till chicken is tender.
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Remove bouquet garni before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4 servings
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 450kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 28g44%
- Saturated Fat 8g40%
- Cholesterol 150mg50%
- Sodium 800mg34%
- Total Carbohydrate 12g4%
- Dietary Fiber 2g8%
- Sugars 3g
- Protein 45g90%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
