Chicken, Capon, Gunea Hen...
You might be surprised to know that chicken used to be more expensive than beef in Italy. It no longer is, but if you seek out free range birds you'll understand why it was; they're extraordinarily flavorful and versatile too. In short: Much to enjoy!
Salt-Roasted Chicken Stuffed With Apples Recipe - Pollo Al Sale Alle Mele
Fruit fillings are fairly common in Italy, and this apple filling will contribute beautifully to this salt-roasted chicken, making it even moister and more flavorful.
Fruit fillings are fairly common in Italy, and this apple filling will contribute beautifully to this salt-roasted chicken, making it even moister and more flavorful.
Italian Immigrant Grilled Chicken
A very interesting example of immigrant cooking, with the tables reversed: Rather than the Italians who traveled elsewhere bringing their recipes with them, here we have people coming to Italy to do things Italians are no longer willing to do, and bringing their dishes and techniques with them. Grilled Chicken in this case.
A very interesting example of immigrant cooking, with the tables reversed: Rather than the Italians who traveled elsewhere bringing their recipes with them, here we have people coming to Italy to do things Italians are no longer willing to do, and bringing their dishes and techniques with them. Grilled Chicken in this case.
Raspberry Chicken - Pollo Ai Lamponi
One generally associates raspberries and such with desserts, at least in Italian cooking. However, there are many traditional savory recipes that include fruit. This chicken with raspberries is instead new, and while it will be best with freshly picked raspberries, one could make do with frozen.
One generally associates raspberries and such with desserts, at least in Italian cooking. However, there are many traditional savory recipes that include fruit. This chicken with raspberries is instead new, and while it will be best with freshly picked raspberries, one could make do with frozen.
Chicken Cuscus and Caper Salad – Insalata di Pollo Cuscus e Capperi
This is another distinctly modern Italian revisitation of a traditional Italian food -- Sicily’s cuscus -- of the sort that you might find in a trendy café that caters to those on their office lunch hour, or who want a quick refreshing bite to eat.
This is another distinctly modern Italian revisitation of a traditional Italian food -- Sicily’s cuscus -- of the sort that you might find in a trendy café that caters to those on their office lunch hour, or who want a quick refreshing bite to eat.
Stuffed Roast Chicken -- Polastro Imbotìo Rosto
Stuffed Roast Chicken, or Polastro Imbotìo Rosto: [i]El polastro imbotìo xè el magnare de la domenega,[/i] stuffed chicken is the Sunday dinner, they say in the Vicentino, and therefore it had best be stuffed well. The stuffing in this case is not something meat-based to stretch the bird, but rather a combination of herbs, spices, and fat that flavor and tenderize the meat as it cooks. It's natural then that the chicken be young, and, ideally, free range.
Stuffed Roast Chicken, or Polastro Imbotìo Rosto: [i]El polastro imbotìo xè el magnare de la domenega,[/i] stuffed chicken is the Sunday dinner, they say in the Vicentino, and therefore it had best be stuffed well. The stuffing in this case is not something meat-based to stretch the bird, but rather a combination of herbs, spices, and fat that flavor and tenderize the meat as it cooks. It's natural then that the chicken be young, and, ideally, free range.
Chicken Breasts with Mustard Sauce, or: Petti di Pollo in Salsa di Senape
The most common use for mustard in Italy is probably to make mostarda, the pungent fruit in syrup whose zing is such a perfect complement to boiled meats in the winter. However, one does occasionally come across other recipes that call for mustard, and this summery one caught my eye.
The most common use for mustard in Italy is probably to make mostarda, the pungent fruit in syrup whose zing is such a perfect complement to boiled meats in the winter. However, one does occasionally come across other recipes that call for mustard, and this summery one caught my eye.
Capon in Salmė: Cappone in Salmi'
A Piemontese classic: Capon stewed with vegetables, in a wine sauce. This will work with other meats too.
A Piemontese classic: Capon stewed with vegetables, in a wine sauce. This will work with other meats too.
Chicken Fricassee: Fricassea di Pollastri
Stewed chicken with mushrooms in a delicate creamy sauce.
Stewed chicken with mushrooms in a delicate creamy sauce.
Chicken Cacciatore: Pollo alla Cacciatora
Everybody has a recipe for Chicken Cacciatore, and they're all different. Here are two, one simple and the other more elaborate.
Everybody has a recipe for Chicken Cacciatore, and they're all different. Here are two, one simple and the other more elaborate.
Chicken Cacciatore with Mushrooms
A tasty variation on a classic quickly cooked dish.
A tasty variation on a classic quickly cooked dish.
Chicken Marengo: Pollastri alla Marengo
A simple, tasty version of Napoleon's classic recipe.
A simple, tasty version of Napoleon's classic recipe.
Chicken Marsala: Pollo al Marsala
Marsala gives stewed chicken beautiful balance.
Marsala gives stewed chicken beautiful balance.
Chicken Under a Brick: Pollo al Mattone
An old, possibly even Etruscan way of grilling a chicken.
An old, possibly even Etruscan way of grilling a chicken.
Fried Chicken: Pollo Fritto
Zesty fried chicken commonly served at Hanukkah.
Zesty fried chicken commonly served at Hanukkah.
Rooster Stewed in Wine: Gallo al Vino
A feast-day dish from the Italian side of Monte Bianco.
A feast-day dish from the Italian side of Monte Bianco.
Vittorio's Grilled Chicken
Perfect barbacued chicken.
Perfect barbacued chicken.
Baked Chicken Packets: Cartoccini al Forno
Wonderful packets filled with food, baked and then opened at table. These contain chicken breast, mushrooms & cheese.
Wonderful packets filled with food, baked and then opened at table. These contain chicken breast, mushrooms & cheese.
Boned Stuffed Chicken: Pollo Disossato Farcito
A rich, spectacular Neapolitan stuffed chicken recipe fit for a special occasion.
A rich, spectacular Neapolitan stuffed chicken recipe fit for a special occasion.
Boned Stuffed Chicken: Pollo Disossato Ripieno
Artusi's stuffed boned chicken has a firm meat and bread filling.
Artusi's stuffed boned chicken has a firm meat and bread filling.
Capon Roll: Rotolo di Cappone
If you have leftover roast poultry -- turkey or chicken as well as capon -- this is a tasty way of recycling the leftovers into something new and completely different.
If you have leftover roast poultry -- turkey or chicken as well as capon -- this is a tasty way of recycling the leftovers into something new and completely different.
Chicken Basted in Sea Water: Gadduzzu all'Acqua 'I Mari
A specialty of Vibo Valentia (Calabria), chicken stuffed with sausages and other goodies, and roasted (basting with sea water, if you have it).
A specialty of Vibo Valentia (Calabria), chicken stuffed with sausages and other goodies, and roasted (basting with sea water, if you have it).
Chicken Breasts with Hazel Nuts
Very simple, and quite quick to do.
Very simple, and quite quick to do.
Chicken Breasts with Zucchini: Petti di Pollo Con Zucchine
Chicken breasts topped with finely sliced zucchini. Quite tasty!
Chicken breasts topped with finely sliced zucchini. Quite tasty!
Chicken Catanzaro Style: Gaddru a ra Catanzirisi
That's filled with butter, lemon and anchovy filets (just a few) and roasted. Self basting and zesty!
That's filled with butter, lemon and anchovy filets (just a few) and roasted. Self basting and zesty!
Chicken in Cream: Pollastrina alla Crema di Latte
Hen cooked in a cream sauce is extremely delicate, and well suited to a special occasion.
Hen cooked in a cream sauce is extremely delicate, and well suited to a special occasion.
Chicken in Kosher Salt: Pollo al Sale Grosso
A chicken roasted in salt comes out juicy and perfectly seasoned -- not salty.
A chicken roasted in salt comes out juicy and perfectly seasoned -- not salty.
Chicken in Tuna Sauce: Pollo in Salsa Tonnata
A chicken bust, boiled, chilled, and served with a refreshing tuna sauce.
A chicken bust, boiled, chilled, and served with a refreshing tuna sauce.
Chicken Rollups with Potatoes
Chicken involtini stuffed with Mortadella, on a bed of potatoes. Comfort food.
Chicken involtini stuffed with Mortadella, on a bed of potatoes. Comfort food.
Chicken Stuffed with Apples: Pollo Ripieno di Mela
Chicken stuffed with apples and onions -- a surprisingly tasty combination.
Chicken stuffed with apples and onions -- a surprisingly tasty combination.
Chicken Stuffed with Rice: Pollo Farcito Di Riso
Chicken with a tasty, tomato and rice filling.
Chicken with a tasty, tomato and rice filling.
Chicken Thighs in Orange Sauce: Cosce di Pollo all'Arancia
A modern recipe for chicken, with an orange and Worcestershire-based sauce.
A modern recipe for chicken, with an orange and Worcestershire-based sauce.
Chicken Thighs Stuffed with Pancetta and Cheese
Chicken legs stuffed with pancetta and cheese will be especially nice on a brisk spring or fall day.
Chicken legs stuffed with pancetta and cheese will be especially nice on a brisk spring or fall day.
Chicken Thighs with Apples and Onions
Chicken legs with apples and onions, a pretty dish that's also easy to prepare.
Chicken legs with apples and onions, a pretty dish that's also easy to prepare.
Chicken with Ginger: Pollo con lo Zenzero
Chicken breasts marinated with yogurt and ginger root: Oriental ingredients are beginning to appear in Italian cooking!
Chicken breasts marinated with yogurt and ginger root: Oriental ingredients are beginning to appear in Italian cooking!
Creamed Chicken: Pollo in Bianco
A simple creamed chicken that will be tremendously satisfying as part of a light lunch.
A simple creamed chicken that will be tremendously satisfying as part of a light lunch.
Gibblet Stew with Celery
Stewed chicken gibblets, a classic from the 1800s, and both tasty and delicate too.
Stewed chicken gibblets, a classic from the 1800s, and both tasty and delicate too.
Guinea Hen Breast Stuffed with Mushrooms...
...And Wrapped in Lace Fat: Tremendously elegant!
...And Wrapped in Lace Fat: Tremendously elegant!
Guinea Hen in a Pyramid: Faraona in Piramide
An extraordinary presentation for Rossini's Mosč.
An extraordinary presentation for Rossini's Mosč.
Guinea Hen with Pomegranates: Faraona alla Melagrana
Guinea hen in a pomegranate and walnut sauce.
Guinea hen in a pomegranate and walnut sauce.
Gunea Hen with Apples and Mustard Sauce
Guinea hen with a rich, creamy apple-and-mustard sauce.
Guinea hen with a rich, creamy apple-and-mustard sauce.
Savory Chicken: Pollo agli Aromi
A delicately herbed sauteed chicken marinated in lemon juice and olive oil.
A delicately herbed sauteed chicken marinated in lemon juice and olive oil.
Stewed Chicken Bolognese Style
A tasty stewed chicken with tomatoes and potatoes, from Bologna.
A tasty stewed chicken with tomatoes and potatoes, from Bologna.
Stuffed Chicken: Pollo Ripieno
Artusi's recipe for stuffed chicken, featuring chestnuts, porcini and truffles ("if you have them").
Artusi's recipe for stuffed chicken, featuring chestnuts, porcini and truffles ("if you have them").
Stuffed Chicken: Pollo Ripieno
An Umbrian stuffed chicken, with cheese and prosciutto.
An Umbrian stuffed chicken, with cheese and prosciutto.
Stuffed Chicken or Duck: Volatile con la Farsa
Duck with an interesting, mushroomy stuffing; the recipe will also work well with other birds.
Duck with an interesting, mushroomy stuffing; the recipe will also work well with other birds.
Stuffed Goose Neck: Collo di Locio Ripieno
Stuffed goose (or chicken) neck, a festive dish from the Tuscan farmlands.
Stuffed goose (or chicken) neck, a festive dish from the Tuscan farmlands.
Zucchini Flowers Stuffed with Chicken Seasoned with Marjoram
An unusual recipe with a ground chicken filling.
An unusual recipe with a ground chicken filling.
Beer Can Chicken
This is just what it sounds like, a chicken roasted atop a beer can, and Rob assures me it is quite tasty. I haven't had time to transcribe his recipe yet, but in the meantime, here is one from the Barbecue Bible, on a page that also includes a good rub recipe.
This is just what it sounds like, a chicken roasted atop a beer can, and Rob assures me it is quite tasty. I haven't had time to transcribe his recipe yet, but in the meantime, here is one from the Barbecue Bible, on a page that also includes a good rub recipe.
Chicken Alfredo
Chicken in a cream sauce, to be served over a bed of noodles. Again not something you'll find in Italy, but it can be quite satisfying.
Chicken in a cream sauce, to be served over a bed of noodles. Again not something you'll find in Italy, but it can be quite satisfying.
Chicken Marengo
An interesting account of how Napoleon's Chef found himself cobbling the dinner to celebrate Napoleon's greatest victory from chickens and whatever else he could find. There's also the recipe, which includes a menu for the rest of the meal.
An interesting account of how Napoleon's Chef found himself cobbling the dinner to celebrate Napoleon's greatest victory from chickens and whatever else he could find. There's also the recipe, which includes a menu for the rest of the meal.
Chicken Scaparelli
"The dish consists of chicken and sausage, braised in an infused rosemary red wine sauce. Scaparelli is simple to prepare and outlandishly delicious..." From La Lama Family Secrets.
"The dish consists of chicken and sausage, braised in an infused rosemary red wine sauce. Scaparelli is simple to prepare and outlandishly delicious..." From La Lama Family Secrets.
Chicken Spezzatino
An unusual, and very tasty looking variation on roast chicken made with a lemony egg coating. Do check it out. From la Lama Family Secrets.
An unusual, and very tasty looking variation on roast chicken made with a lemony egg coating. Do check it out. From la Lama Family Secrets.
Chicken Scarpareillo
Browned, roasted chicken, redone on top of the stove with garlic and lemon. Tasty!
Browned, roasted chicken, redone on top of the stove with garlic and lemon. Tasty!
Chicken Sorrento
Chicken with an orange-and-onion sauce over a bed of rice; looks tasty. From the folks at Hugs.Org.
Chicken with an orange-and-onion sauce over a bed of rice; looks tasty. From the folks at Hugs.Org.
Curried Clay Pot Chicken
Not Italian, but it does look nice.
Not Italian, but it does look nice.
Fricassea di Pollo all'Abruzzese
A good chicken recipe and Peter Franklin's fond farewell to Marcella Hazan, who was (as of the writing) planning on retiring.
A good chicken recipe and Peter Franklin's fond farewell to Marcella Hazan, who was (as of the writing) planning on retiring.
Grilled chicken with Ginger and Orange
Not Italian but it does look nice.
Not Italian but it does look nice.
Italian-Style fish or chicken in a pouch
A quick rundown of al cartocchio style cooking (filling a pouch with fish or meat and baking it). A good intro to the technique; handy pictures.
A quick rundown of al cartocchio style cooking (filling a pouch with fish or meat and baking it). A good intro to the technique; handy pictures.
Galletti al Gorgonzola
Cornish Game Hens in a gorgonzola sauce: An Italian recipe, with original and translation, from the folks at the Artisan.
Cornish Game Hens in a gorgonzola sauce: An Italian recipe, with original and translation, from the folks at the Artisan.
Pollo al Brunello
A tasty stew made by combining two deceptively simple ingredients: Chicken and Brunello
A tasty stew made by combining two deceptively simple ingredients: Chicken and Brunello
Pollo in umido con funghi al profumo di tartufi
Stewed chicken with mushrooms and truffle oil (this would also work nicely with black truffles I think).
Stewed chicken with mushrooms and truffle oil (this would also work nicely with black truffles I think).
How to Chop Up Chicken
One of the easiest ways to save in a supermarket is to do the preparation yourself. Take chicken, for example: If you buy it cut up into serving-sized pieces it's going to cost significantly more than a whole chicken because the supermarket will pass on the cost of paying the person to cut up the bird in the back room. The obvious solution is to do it yourself.
One of the easiest ways to save in a supermarket is to do the preparation yourself. Take chicken, for example: If you buy it cut up into serving-sized pieces it's going to cost significantly more than a whole chicken because the supermarket will pass on the cost of paying the person to cut up the bird in the back room. The obvious solution is to do it yourself.