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Nutritional Values

🔥450kcal
💪40gProtein
🌾12gCarbs
🥑25gFat
🌿3gFibre
⚖️350 gServing

* Per serving · 350 g. May vary.

Roman-style Chicken with Peppers

How to order / say it
Say it Pollo alla Romana — [POH-lo ah-lah roh-MAH-nah]
Order I'd like the Pollo alla Romana, please.
Locally Vorrei il Pollo alla Romana, per favore.
Say locally

Chicken stewed with tomatoes, bell peppers, onions, and herbs.

Why try it?

Pollo alla Romana embodies the rustic and hearty side of Roman cooking, combining simple ingredients into a dish that reflects the cultural roots and climate of the region, offering a taste of traditional home cooking.

How it tastes

The chicken is tender and flavorful, infused with the rich, sweet, and savory combination of tomatoes and bell peppers, made aromatic with onions and Italian herbs.

Origin & History — first documented: 1850

This dish originated in the rural areas surrounding Rome, likely in the 19th century. It became a popular way to prepare poultry using locally available vegetables during the late summer when peppers are at their peak.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🥩 600 g chicken pieces
  • 🥕 300 g bell peppers
  • 🥕 400 g tomatoes
  • 🧄 1 large onion
  • 🫒 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 🌿 2 sprigs rosemary

Method

  1. 1 Sauté the onion in olive oil until soft.
  2. 2 Add chicken pieces and brown on all sides.
  3. 3 Add sliced bell peppers, tomatoes, and rosemary.
  4. 4 Simmer until chicken is cooked through and vegetables are tender.

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