Napoleon's Favorite Chicken Marengo: A 200-Year-Old Recipe That Still Delivers

This video recreates Chicken Marengo, a rustic French dish with a history stretching back over 200 years โ€” famously linked to Napoleon Bonaparte. The recipe features bone-in chicken thighs seared and slowly braised with mushrooms, white wine, tomatoes, and fresh herbs. A perfect comfort meal served over pasta or rice.

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๐Ÿงพ Ingredients

  • 14-6 chicken thighs, skin on
  • 22 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 31/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 41/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 52 tablespoons olive oil
  • 64 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 71 yellow onion, diced
  • 88 ounces cremini mushrooms, sliced
  • 91 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
  • 101 bay leaf
  • 111 cup dry white wine
  • 121 cup chicken broth
  • 131 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes and their liquid
  • 14chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
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