Chicken Stemperata: Stemperata di Pollo

Recipe courtesy Mario Batali

Show: Molto MarioEpisode: Minestrone

Rated: 4 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (8)

RECIPE
COMMENTS & REVIEWS(8)

Cook Time:
1 hr 10 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
4 servings

Times:

Prep: 15 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 1 hr 10 min
Total:: 1 hr 25 min

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Ingredients

1 (3 1/2 pound) chicken, cleaned and cut into 8 serving portions, and breast cut in 2 pieces
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons plus 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 medium russet potatoes, peeled and cut into large cubes
2 red, yellow, or orange peppers, cored, seeded and cut into medium strips
1 stick celery, cut into large pieces
2 small unpeeled eggplants, cut into large cubes
2 medium carrots, peeled and thinly sliced into 1/2-inch thick rounds
2 tablespoons salt packed capers, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup whole pitted Sicilian olives (the green variety)
4 fresh plum tomatoes, cut into large pieces
5 whole chiles
1 1/2 cups dry red wine
1/4 bunch each fresh chopped mint leaves and parsley leaves
Pinch chile flakes

Directions

Pat the cleaned chicken dry, and then season the pieces with salt and pepper. In a 12 to 14-inch saute pan, heat 3 tablespoons olive oil until hot but not smoking. Carefully add the chicken pieces and brown on both sides, about 5 minutes per side. Remove chicken from the pan and set aside.

In the pan with the chicken drippings add potatoes, peppers, celery, eggplant, carrot, capers, olives, tomatoes and whole chiles. Toss together. Add the wine and chicken, season with salt and pepper and bring to a boil. Cover, lower the heat to a simmer and cook for about 15 minutes until chicken is cooked through. Remove from the heat and stir in chopped mint, parsley and a pinch of chili flakes.

Transfer the cooked stew to a serving dish and allow to cool to room temperature before serving. Drizzle with extra-virgin olive oil and serve.

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recipe Chicken Stemperata: Stemperata di Pollo
MIKE san francisco, CA 11-26-2008
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Easy for entertaining for home-style Italian chicken
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Everyone loves this. Among the many reasons I like this dish: impressive way to prepare chicken with a home-style rustic... presentation, and it's easy to do all the prep ahead of time. Serve on a bed of creamy polenta or risotto. Be sure to get Italian wine, I use a negro armoro/cab blend. For the chilies I use an Italian chili paste. I follow the recipe for timing, but only cook as needed to finish the chicken to avoid over-cooked veggies. Works as indicated on recipe. Read more
recipe Chicken Stemperata: Stemperata di Pollo
Melissa Flower Mound, TX 11-24-2008
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Chilies
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

So, what kind of chilies are we talking about? Dried long red ones, fresh jalapenos...? I'd like to know what those of you... have made this recipe used. I have not yet made it, obviosly, but it sounds good! Thanks!Read more
recipe Chicken Stemperata: Stemperata di Pollo
Terry NOKOMIS, FL 08-25-2008
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steriling Stemperata
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I read the reviews and was worried about the vegs turning into a big gloppy mess so I first cooked the egg plant and... peppers a little bit like 5 minutes then the rest of the vegetables for another few mins. just to flavor them and to give the cooking process a little head start. Thanks MarioRead more
recipe Chicken Stemperata: Stemperata di Pollo
Anonymous 04-16-2007
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eh
Rated: 3 stars out of 5

it was alright- nothing special
recipe Chicken Stemperata: Stemperata di Pollo
Anonymous 10-05-2006
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Chicken Stemperata
Rated: 1 stars out of 5

To begin with there is no way that the large chunks of potatoes, peppers, carrots and celery can ever become tender by just... simmering for 15 minutes. Even worse, when you throw all the vegtables in together, you have mush for the eggplant and rocks for the other vegies. I did not think the olives added anything and I think the wine could be cut to 1cup.Finally, the recipe times don't match the cooking instructions.Read more
recipe Chicken Stemperata: Stemperata di Pollo
Linda Lenox, MA 03-14-2006
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Chicken Stemperata
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I love this dish, especially the idea of all those vegetables in one pot. Not only is it delicious, but, easy to make for... dinner party as the main course. It is one of the best--give it a try--it will change your life.Read more