Author Notes
Last March, my husband, children, parents and I went to Italy for spring break. My sister lives in Florence, and it'd been too long since we'd visited. Suffice it to say that we had a fabulous time! For dinner the night or two before we left, my sister cooked us a big feast: this unassuming chicken dish was the star, and I knew it'd become a staple entree at my own table back home. Simple, full of flavor, comforting, hearty. This dish, in my opinion, is perfect! —em-i-lis
Ingredients
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¾ – 1 pounds
best-quality chicken (any parts really, thighs and bone-in breasts are best; a 1/2 chicken works nicely)
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Salt and fresh pepper, to taste
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1-2 tablespoons
extra-virgin olive oil
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2
large clove garlic, peeled and smashed
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2 tablespoons
fresh oregano, chopped
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1½ tablespoons
salt-packed capers, rinsed and drained
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¼ cups
white wine
Directions
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Wash, pat dry and season with salt and pepper, your chicken. Set aside.
In a skillet (that has a lid), heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. When warm, add the smashed garlic, and cook until golden brown; add the chicken, skin side down, and sear for 2-3 minutes.
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Add the oregano and capers, turn the heat to medium-low, and cover the skillet. After 8-10 minutes, add the wine, recover the skillet and cook another 8-10 minutes, until chicken is just cooked through.
Serve warm with the ridiculously yummy sauce. Rice and/or good bread makes a marvelous accompaniment.
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