Tuscany Risotto Recipe
Ingredients
| Olive oil | 1 Tablespoon | |
| Butter | 1 Teaspoon | |
| 1 (1.25 kg) 2.5 lbs chicken, cut into 8 pieces | ||
| Tomato Paste | 2 Tablespoon | |
| Dried basil | 1/2 Teaspoon | |
| Dried oregano | 1/2 Teaspoon | |
| Dry white wine | 1 Cup (16 tbs), skinned | |
| Chicken stock | 4 Cup (16 tbs), skimmed | |
| Olive oil | 1 Tablespoon | |
| Onions | 1/2 Cup (16 tbs), chopped | |
| Italian | 2 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| Mozzarella cheese | 1/2 Cup (16 tbs), grated | |
| Chopped | 1 Tablespoon (GARNISH) | |
| Black olives | 12 , pitted (GARNISH) | |
| Salt | To Taste | |
| Pepper | To Taste | |
Directions
In a large pan, heat the oil and melt the butter by gradually increasing the heat.
Cook the chicken on all sides and add the tomato paste.
Season and add the basil and oregano.
Add the white wine and chicken stock.
Let simmer for 20 to 25 minutes.
Remove the chicken and keep warm.
In another pan, heat the oil and brown the onions.
Add the rice and saute lightly.
Cover with just enough of the cooking juice to cover the rice.
Let simmer for 12 to 14 minutes, while adding, if necessary, extra cooking juice or water so that the rice is always just covered.
Incorporate the chicken and the cheese, mix well.
Garnish with parsley and olives.
Cook the chicken on all sides and add the tomato paste.
Season and add the basil and oregano.
Add the white wine and chicken stock.
Let simmer for 20 to 25 minutes.
Remove the chicken and keep warm.
In another pan, heat the oil and brown the onions.
Add the rice and saute lightly.
Cover with just enough of the cooking juice to cover the rice.
Let simmer for 12 to 14 minutes, while adding, if necessary, extra cooking juice or water so that the rice is always just covered.
Incorporate the chicken and the cheese, mix well.
Garnish with parsley and olives.
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