Roman Chicken - Pollo alla Romana
User Reviews
4.6
66 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
1 hr
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Servings
4 people
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Calories
2276 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Roman Chicken - Pollo alla Romana
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If you've been to Rome you know already how famous is this chicken recipe. If not, well then try this recipe out and let us know what you think!
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Ingredients
- 4 chicken leg quarters
- 4 bell peppers yellow, orange, red, green. Cut in thick strips
- 1 cup tomato sauce fresh
- 1 cup basil leaves fresh
- 5 1/2 /2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil divided
- 4 large garlic cloves smashed
- 1/2 /2 cup dry white wine like pinot grigio
- 1/4 /4 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1 teaspoon dried sage
- to taste salt
- pepper pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Heat a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat and add 4 tablespoons of the olive oil.
- In a small bowl, combine the dry herbs with salt and pepper.
- Coat each piece of chicken with 1 1/2 teaspoons of olive oil.
- Sprinkle the spice rub over the chicken and massage well.
- Place the chicken skin-side down in the skillet and cook for 6 minutes or until browned. Turn the chicken over and cook for 1 additional minute. Transfer to a dish and set aside.
- Add the garlic to the pan and sauté for 1 minute, stiring continuously. Stir in the bell peppers, salt and pepper, and half of the basil.
- Cover and cook for 5 minutes.
- Uncover, add the tomato sauce and wine, and cook until the alcohol evaporates.
- Transfer the peppers and sauce to a roasting pan, add the chicken, and bake for 45-50 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Remove from the oven, add the rest of the basil, cover with foil, and let rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
2276kcal
(114%)
Carbohydrates
51g
(17%)
Protein
103g
(206%)
Fat
175g
(269%)
Saturated Fat
36g
(180%)
Cholesterol
566mg
(189%)
Sodium
1758mg
(73%)
Potassium
3204mg
(92%)
Fiber
14g
(56%)
Sugar
31g
(62%)
Vitamin A
17680IU
(354%)
Vitamin C
633.1mg
(703%)
Calcium
186mg
(19%)
Iron
10.3mg
(57%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 2276 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 2276kcal | 114% |
| Carbohydrates | 51g | 17% |
| Protein | 103g | 206% |
| Fat | 175g | 269% |
| Saturated Fat | 36g | 180% |
| Cholesterol | 566mg | 189% |
| Sodium | 1758mg | 73% |
| Potassium | 3204mg | 68% |
| Fiber | 14g | 56% |
| Sugar | 31g | 62% |
| Vitamin A | 17680IU | 354% |
| Vitamin C | 633.1mg | 703% |
| Calcium | 186mg | 19% |
| Iron | 10.3mg | 57% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.6
66 reviews
Excellent
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