Chicken Stew from Teramo: Pollo Canzanese Recipe

Name: Chicken Stew from Teramo: Pollo Canzanese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 small chickens, about 3 pounds each, cut into 8 pieces; 1 tablespoon salt; 2 fresh sage leaves; 4 bay leaves; 3 cloves garlic, sliced; 12 whole cloves; 2 sprigs fresh rosemary; Small handful black peppercorns, crushed; 1 small red hot pepper; 2 1/4 -inch thick slices prosciutto, finely chopped; 3/4 cup dry red wine; 1/2 bunch Italian parsley, finely chopped to yield 2 tablespoons

Servings: persons

2 small chickens, about 3 pounds each, cut into 8 pieces
1 tablespoon salt
2 fresh sage leaves
4 bay leaves
3 cloves garlic, sliced
12 whole cloves
2 sprigs fresh rosemary
Small handful black peppercorns, crushed
1 small red hot pepper
2 1/4 -inch thick slices prosciutto, finely chopped
3/4 cup dry red wine
1/2 bunch Italian parsley, finely chopped to yield 2 tablespoons

1
Place the chicken in a large bowl and season with salt.
2
Add cold water to cover and set aside for 30 minutes.
3
Drain and rinse the chicken and pat dry with paper towels.
4
Place in a large Dutch oven or flameproof casserole and add the sage, bay leaves, garlic, cloves, rosemary, peppercorns, red pepper, prosciutto, and wine.
5
Cover and cook over medium-high heat for 35 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is almost tender.
6
Remove the cover and cook to reduce the sauce by half and brown the chicken, about 15 minutes.
7
Add wine or water if necessary to keep the pan from drying out.
8
Serve, garnished with parsley.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 small chickens, about 3 pounds each, cut into 8 pieces, 1 tablespoon salt, 2 fresh sage leaves, 4 bay leaves, and more.

Yes, Chicken Stew from Teramo: Pollo Canzanese falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Chicken Stew from Teramo: Pollo Canzanese

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Variations & substitutions

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