Ingredients
For the sauce:
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 clove garlic, peeled, whole
- 1 dried bay leaf
- 1 cup diced red bell peppers, about 1 large pepper, 3/4-inch dice
- 1 cup vine ripened tomatoes, about 2 medium, 3/4-inch dice
- 1 cup cold water
- 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh oregano leaves
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
For the chicken and stuffing:
- 3 garlic cloves
- 1 1/2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh oregano leaves
- 1 cup kalamata olives, pitted
- 4 to 5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 4 chicken thighs, boned
- 4 chicken legs
- 1/4 cup water
- 3/4 pounds fettuccine
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped flat-leaf parsley
- 2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan
Directions
To make the sauce: Heat olive oil in a large non-reactive saucepan over high heat. Add the garlic clove, bay leaf, peppers, tomatoes, and water and bring to a boil. Lower the heat to medium and simmer until the peppers are tender, about 25 minutes. Add the oregano halfway through cooking. Transfer the mixture to a blender or food processor and puree until smooth. Season the puree with salt and pepper and return it to the pan to keep warm. You should have about 11/2 cups. The sauce can be covered and refrigerated for 1 to 2 days.
To make the stuffing: Drop the garlic, oregano, olives, and 1 tablespoon of the olive oil into a food processor and process until very finely chopped. Season with salt and pepper, pulse again, and scrape into a small bowl. The stuffing mixture can be made ahead to this point and refrigerated for several days.
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
Season the inside of the thighs with salt and pepper. Put about 1 1/2 teaspoons of the olive paste inside each thigh. Tie closed with kitchen string and season with salt and pepper. Season the chicken legs with salt and pepper.
Heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Lower the heat to medium, add the chicken thighs and legs skin side down and saute until lightly brown all over. Put the skillet in the oven until the chicken is opaque throughout, about 20 minutes. Transfer to a plate and keep warm.
Pour off the fat from the pan, add the water, place over medium heat, and stir and scrape up all the browned bits from the bottom and sides of the pan. Simmer until slightly reduced. Add 1 cup of the sauce and reheat gently. Add any juices from around the chicken.
Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a boil and add salt. Add the pasta and cook until al dente, about 12 minutes. Drain and return to the pasta pot. Add the remaining sauce and toss well to coat.
Divide the fettuccine among 4 plates. Slice the thighs and arrange slices and 1 leg next to the fettuccine. Sprinkle with parsley and grated Parmesan. Serve immediately.
















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By kasha123
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on May 14, 2011
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I love to read recipes for inspiration and ideas. I have to cook gluten free so I am no stranger to substitution and combining the best ideas of two or three recipes. Although gluten is no problem here (I use brown rice pasta, I did not make Michael's sauce. To save time, on top of the chicken I used half a jar of Trader Joe's (if the FN allows the use of trade names Red Pepper Spread. Near the end of cooking I stirred in a little water to achieve the desired consistency for saucing pasta. It is time consuming to stuff and brown the chicken on all sides but the results are worth it. The cooking time gives plenty of time to do a side veggie or salad and cook the pasta. For others that think the tomato sauce is bland you might want to give a different sauce a try. After all, the chicken is the star!
By lmacintyre_12646919
Eagleville, 78
on February 11, 2010
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I agree with the person who said the music is too loud. You can't hear what the chef is saying. It is totally unnecessary in this venue. People tune in to get a good recipe and to watch how it is created NOT to hear music. There are other stations for that.
By 52Leebill
on January 06, 2010
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My family loved the flavors, but it was somewhat salty. We'll do it again though!
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