supply wagons were late and his chef had to scour the
countryside for whatever food he could find. The result
was a chicken dish made with olive oil, mushrooms, tomato,
garlic and other ingredients available from the nearby
farms. Napoleon liked the dish so much that he named it
"Chicken Marengo," in honor of the battlefield where he had
just been fighting, and from then on ordered it served to
him after every battle.
6 chicken thighs
2 teaspoons olive oil
2 cups coarsely chopped fresh plum tomatoes
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons minced, fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt or to taste
Remove and discard skin from thighs. In 3-quart microwave-
safe utensil, combine remaining ingredients; cover with
plastic wrap. Microwave at HIGH (100% power) 5 minutes,
stirring twice. Arrange thighs in circular pattern on top
of tomato mixture; spoon mixture over thighs. Cover with
wax paper; microwave at MEDIUM-HIGH (70% power) 10 minutes
per pound. Halfway through cooking time, turn thighs over;
re-cover and complete cooking. Let stand, covered, 10
minutes before serving.

CHINESE CHICKENServes 4
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