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Mario Batali’s classic book Molto Mario has a recipe for Spicy Sicilian Chicken. Upon review, many of his listed ingredients were not in our fridge or pantry. By improvising, the dish we created was terrific. More evidence that cooking is a creative endeavor for those with the willingness to experiment. Occasionally you’ll miss, more often than not you’ll be pleased with the result.INGREDIENTS

4 Chicken Thighs 7 or 8 ounces each (bone in, skin on)
2 Sweet Italian Sausages
Kosher Salt & Black Pepper
Red Pepper Flakes (to taste)
8 Green Sicilian Olives (halved)
2 Bell Peppers (roasted & quartered)
1 Large Onion (sliced)
2 oz of Fondue de Poulet Gold (available on-line from More than Gourmet)
1/2 C of White Wine
8 oz of Button Mushrooms (sliced)
14 ounce can of Whole Tomatoes (juice separated)
2 TB of EVOO
Parsley chopped

METHOD

1. In a large casserole, heat the EVOO & saute the Onions until tender & translucent. Set aside in a large bowl.

2. Halve the Sausages & cook them until almost tender. set aside.

3. Add the Mushrooms & saute until tender & brown. Add the Roasted Peppers & the Tomatoes, saute & add both to the large bowl.

4. Add the Chicken Thighs, & cook for about 7 minutes to each side. Set aside with the Sausages.

5. Deglaze the pan with the White Wine, scraping up the pan particles. Add the Fondue de Poulet Gold & whisk them together.

6. Return all the vegetables & the Green Olives to the casserole & simmer for about 15 minutes to amalgamate the flavors together.

7. 15 minutes before serving time, return the Chicken Thighs & the halved Sausages to the casserole, & simmer over low heat.

8. To plate, add a Chicken Thigh & 2 half Sausages. surround the plate with the vegetables & sauce.