Chicken Marengo

Ira Levin, Rosemary’s Baby

She made Guy chicken Marengo and vitello tonnato, baked a mocha layer cake and a jarful of butter cookies.

Chicken Marengo

Chicken Marengo is a classic French dish. You season and brown chicken, then make a tasty sauce with onions, garlic, wine, tomatoes, and herbs. Simmer the chicken in the sauce until it's cooked. Finish with fresh parsley and thyme for a flavorful meal perfect for a cozy dinner at home.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 45 minutes mins

Total Time 55 minutes mins

Servings: 4

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: French

Ingredients Method

Ingredients

  

• 4 chicken breasts or thighs
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large onion chopped
• 3 cloves garlic minced
• 1 cup dry white wine
• 1 can 14.5 oz diced tomatoes
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme

Method

 

1. Season the chicken with salt and pepper and then coat in flour.
2. Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook until browned on both sides, about 5-7 minutes.
3. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
4. In the same pan, add the onion and garlic and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
5. Add the white wine and bring to a boil, scraping the bottom of the pan to remove any browned bits.
6. Stir in the diced tomatoes, tomato paste, and chicken broth. Bring to a boil and then reduce heat to a simmer.
7. Return the chicken to the pan, cover, and cook until the chicken is cooked through, about 15-20 minutes.
8. Serve the chicken topped with the sauce, sprinkled with parsley and thyme.