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Mary Berry Italian Chicken Recipe

Mary Berry Italian Chicken
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Mary Berry’s Italian Chicken is a savoury, tomato-based baked chicken recipe infused with Italian herbs, garlic, and fresh vegetables. The dish uses boneless chicken thighs or breasts cooked gently in a seasoned tomato sauce, allowing the flavours to deepen as it bakes. It’s a warm, home-style meal that captures the essence of Italian comfort cooking with the simplicity Mary Berry is known for.

Ingredients

  • 8 chicken thighs (boneless, skinless; or use 4 chicken breasts)

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

  • 1 onion, finely chopped

  • 3 garlic cloves, crushed

  • 1 red pepper, sliced

  • 400g tinned chopped tomatoes

  • 150ml chicken stock

  • 2 tablespoons tomato purée

  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano

  • 1 teaspoon dried basil

  • ½ teaspoon sugar (balances acidity)

  • Salt and black pepper, to taste

  • Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

  • Optional: 75g black olives or sliced mushrooms

Instructions

  • Season and brown the chicken: Warm olive oil in a pan and brown the chicken on both sides. Remove and set aside.

  • Cook the aromatics: Add onions and garlic to the same pan and sauté until softened.

  • Add vegetables: Stir in red pepper and cook for a few minutes.

  • Pour in liquids: Add chopped tomatoes, chicken stock, and tomato purée.

  • Season the sauce: Stir in oregano, basil, sugar, salt, and pepper.

  • Return chicken to the pan: Nestle browned chicken pieces into the sauce.

  • Bake the dish: Transfer the pan to the oven and bake until the chicken is tender.

  • Garnish and serve: Sprinkle parsley on top before serving.

Find it online: https://maryberrycooks.co.uk/mary-berry-italian-chicken/