Chicken Marengo

A classic French dish featuring chicken braised in tomato sauce with mushrooms and olives. Aromatic, hearty, and incredibly delicious—the perfect choice for a family dinner.

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp Olive oil
• 300 g Mushrooms
• 4 pcs Chicken legs
• 500 g Tomato puree
• 1 pcs Chicken bouillon cube
• 100 g Black olives
• to taste Parsley

Instructions

1. Heat the olive oil in a large ovenproof pot over medium heat. Add the mushrooms and sauté, stirring occasionally, for 3–4 minutes until they begin to soften. Then add the chicken legs and brown them on all sides for approximately one minute each to lightly color them.
2. Pour in the tomato puree, crumble the chicken bouillon cube, and add the olives. Stir well and season with black pepper—you likely won't need salt. Cover with a lid and braise over low heat for 40 minutes until the chicken meat becomes tender and succulent.
3. Serve the dish hot, generously sprinkled with fresh parsley. It pairs beautifully with pasta and fresh salad, or with mashed potatoes and steamed vegetables.