Chicken marengo

Good

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Clean and pat chicken pieces dry, cut into serving size pieces

Step 2

Shake chicken in bag with flour, salt and pepper (shake in batches for even coating

Step 3

Heat olive oil in large heavy skillet

Step 4

Brown chicken in hot oil

Step 5

Add garlic and onion, tomatoes, wine, herbs

Step 6

Cover and simmer over low heat about 30 minutes, or until thickest pieces of chicken are tender when pierces with a fork.

Step 7

Sauté the butter and mushrooms in a small skillet

Step 8

Add to chicken, along with the olives.

Step 9

Put consommé into screw-top jar and sprinkle flour over it, cover and shake well.

Step 10

Remove chicken from skillet and discard herb bouquet.

Step 11

Gradually add the floured consommé liquid to skillet, stirring constanly.

Step 12

Boil 3-5 minutes until mixture thickens.

Step 13

Return chicken to sauce, cover and simmer 10 minutes.

Step 14

Arrange chicken on a hot platter. Cover with the sauce.