Ricette di Sicilia
Cibo, cultura e tradizioni siciliane
Country-Style Chicken – A Sicilian Classic
Learn how to rustle up this charming and straightforward country-style chicken, perfect for any day of the week and bursting with authentic Sicilian flavours.
🛒 Ingredients
- ✓ 1.5 kg chicken, cut into pieces
- ✓ 1 onion
- ✓ 1 garlic clove
- ✓ 125ml white wine
- ✓ A small bunch of parsley
- ✓ A handful of fresh basil
- ✓ A few sage leaves
- ✓ 500ml meat stock
- ✓ Extra virgin olive oil
- ✓ Salt
- ✓ Freshly ground black pepper
📊 Nutritional Information
Country-style chicken is a dish that beautifully captures the heart of Sicilian cooking. Vito Costa, with his deep love and knowledge of traditional recipes, takes us through this simple yet flavourful main course. The kitchen fills with the scent of basil and sage as the chicken gently simmers, evoking the warm, leisurely feel of a Sunday family lunch when time seems to stand still. Light and easy to prepare, this dish is ideal all year round, allowing you more time to enjoy the company of loved ones.
👨🍳 Preparation
- 1
Start by cutting the chicken into pieces and gently browning them in a pan with a good drizzle of extra virgin olive oil.
- 2
Add the chopped garlic, sage, parsley, and basil to the pan.
- 3
Season generously with freshly ground black pepper.
- 4
Continue to brown the chicken carefully, making sure not to burn the herbs.
- 5
Pour in the white wine and allow it to bubble away until it evaporates.
- 6
Stir in the meat stock along with a pinch of salt.
- 7
Simmer over a medium-high heat for about 40 minutes, topping up with more stock if needed.
- 8
Serve your country-style chicken warm, spooned over with the cooking juices and accompanied by a side of your choice.
💡 Tips and Variations
For a richer flavour, try grating in a little lemon zest while the chicken cooks. Alternatively, swap the white wine for a red for a deeper, heartier taste.
📦 Storage
- • Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.
- • Cooked chicken can be frozen for up to 2 months.
- • Reheat gently in the oven at a low temperature to keep the meat tender and juicy.
🍷 Pairing
Pair this country-style chicken with a glass of Contea di Sclafani Grillo – its elegant aroma and crisp, dry palate make it a wonderful match.
Why not bring a touch of Sicily to your kitchen and give this lovely country-style chicken a go? It’s hearty enough for family meals yet simple enough for a relaxed midweek supper. Share it around the table and enjoy those moments of togetherness that good food always seems to encourage. I promise you, it’ll become a firm favourite in no time!
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