Sweet And Sour Chicken: Pollo In Agrodolce Recipe

Name: Sweet And Sour Chicken: Pollo In Agrodolce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 1/2 - 4 lbs chicken; 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil; 1 large onion, chopped; 1 celery heart, chopped and some celery leaves; 2 tablespoons currants, soaked and drained; 2 tablespoons sugar; 2/3 cup red wine vinegar; 10 large Sicilian olives, whole with pits (the green variety); 2 tablespoons capers, rinsed; salt & freshly ground black pepper; 3/4 cup blanched almond, lightly toasted; fennel, fronds for garnish; orange wedge, for garnish; pepperoncini pepper, for garnish

Servings: persons

3 1/2 - 4 lbs chicken
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
1 celery heart, chopped and some celery leaves
2 tablespoons currants, soaked and drained
2 tablespoons sugar
2/3 cup red wine vinegar
10 large Sicilian olives, whole with pits (the green variety)
2 tablespoons capers, rinsed
salt & freshly ground black pepper
3/4 cup blanched almond, lightly toasted
fennel, fronds for garnish
orange wedge, for garnish
pepperoncini pepper, for garnish

1
Remove all the skin and trim the fat from the chicken.
2
Cut the chicken into 8 small pieces, using both the breast and the thighs, season with salt and pepper.
3
In a Dutch oven, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil over medium-high heat.
4
When the oil starts to shimmer, add the chicken pieces and cook until golden brown, about 10 minutes on each side.
5
Using a slotted spoon, remove the chicken pieces from the pan and set them aside.
6
Add the onions and celery and let cook, stirring constantly, until soft and slightly golden, about 5 minutes.
7
Return the chicken pieces to the pot.
8
Add the currants, sugar, vinegar, olives, capers and half the olives.
9
Season, to taste, with salt and pepper.
10
Turn the heat to high and cook, turning the chicken constantly, until the vinegar evaporates, about 3 to 5 minutes.
11
Turn the heat to medium-low, cover the saucepan and allow the chicken to cook through, about 20 to 25 minutes.
12
Serve family style, garnished with the remaining almonds, fennel fronds, juice from orange wedges and pepperoncini.

588

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 1/2 - 4 lbs chicken, 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, 1 large onion, chopped, 1 celery heart, chopped and some celery leaves, and more.

Yes, Sweet And Sour Chicken: Pollo In Agrodolce falls under the Meat & Poultry 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.

Sweet And Sour Chicken: Pollo In Agrodolce

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