Chick "A La Marengo"

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Once during the campaign Napoleon was so sick and tired of chickens that he threatened the cook: "I will behead you if you ever served me a chicken for lunch!" Cook, put in an impossible position, so well cooked chicken that Napoleon praised him. And when the chef confessed that he had violated the prohibition of the Emperor, Napoleon marvelled at his talent, was awarded the chef himself gave the name to this dish. As they stopped near the village of Marengo, the dish was delicious name "Chicken Marengo". (information from Internet) the site has a similar recipe, and yet this is different in ingredients and technology. In addition, cook every day, cook to Napoleon, chicken in different recipes to the Emperor realized it was the same dish.

Ingredients for Chick "A La Marengo"

Step by step instruction of cooking Chick "A La Marengo"

Шаг 1

For cooking take the chicken, wash, dry, chop into large pieces. I took hip.
RUB the chicken pieces with salt, black pepper, nutmeg and fry in butter on a hot pan on both sides until it will turn brown. Remove chicken to a plate.

Шаг 2

In the same pan fry for 2 minutes, chopped garlic, diced shallots and cut into slices mushrooms.

Шаг 3

Add grated tomatoes. Stir.

Шаг 4

Pour the vermouth, broth, put the tomato paste, herbes de Provence and salt.

Шаг 5

Put in sauce pieces of fried chicken, simmer on low heat for 30 minutes.

Шаг 6

5 minutes before the end put a Bay leaf and capers.

Шаг 7

Serve the chicken hot.

Шаг 8

The chicken is served poached egg, there are several recipes for its preparation, I do a simplified way in the microwave.

Шаг 9

Also serves chicken croutons - toasted bread (baguette).
Bon appetit!