Pollo in Potacchio (Italian Braised Chicken)

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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    1 hr 5 mins

  • Total Time

    1 hr 10 mins

  • Servings

    4 servings

  • Calories

    468 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    Italian

Pollo in Potacchio (Italian Braised Chicken)

Pollo in Potacchio is a simple, rustic dish from Le Marche region in Italy. The chicken is braised in white wine, tomato, garlic and rosemary. You won't believe how simple it is yet full of incredible flavour. Serve with creamy polenta or roast potatoes.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 4 chicken thighs bone in and skin on
  • 4 chicken drumsticks bone in and skin on
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1 sprig rosemary
  • 1/2 cup (125ml) white wine
  • 1/2 cup (130g) Passata (tomato puree US)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • salt
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Instructions

  1. Season the chicken on both sides with salt then set aside.
  2. Add the olive oil to a large pan and add the 2 whole, peeled garlic cloves. Saute the garlic for 1 minute or so until fragrant and starting to turn golden.
  3. Remove the garlic and set aside for later. Brown the chicken skin side down for 4-5 minutes then turn around and brown the other side for another 4-5 minutes.
  4. Add the white wine and let it reduce for about 2-3 minutes. Add the passata and stir it in then add the garlic back in with a sprig of rosemary.
  5. Cover with a lid and simmer the chicken gently on a low heat for 50 minutes.
  6. After 50 minutes, remove the lid and let the sauce reduce and thicken slightly for 5 minutes.
  7. Serve the chicken with roasted potatoes or veggies of your choice, enjoy!

Notes

  • Braise the chicken on low - once you cover the chicken with a lid make sure it just simmers gently on a low heat. The sauce shouldn't reduce too much but if it does you can add in a splash of water.
  • leftovers and reheating - if you have leftovers you can add a splash of water to the sauce, cover it with a lid and reheat it on a medium-low heat until piping hot throughout. Take the lid off for a minute or two if the sauce needs to reduce again.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 468kcal (23%) Carbohydrates 4g (1%) Protein 32g (64%) Fat 33g (51%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Polyunsaturated Fat 6g Monounsaturated Fat 16g Trans Fat 0.1g Cholesterol 180mg (60%) Sodium 176mg (7%) Potassium 558mg (16%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 275IU (6%) Vitamin C 4mg (4%) Calcium 28mg (3%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 468 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 468kcal 23%
Carbohydrates 4g 1%
Protein 32g 64%
Fat 33g 51%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6g 35%
Monounsaturated Fat 16g 80%
Trans Fat 0.1g 5%
Cholesterol 180mg 60%
Sodium 176mg 7%
Potassium 558mg 12%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 275IU 6%
Vitamin C 4mg 4%
Calcium 28mg 3%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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