Chicken Barese

from Julie

The name Barese refers to a region that produces the finest of olive oils. If you use six lamb chops, fat trimmed, instead of chicken, the dish becomes Lamb Barese.

Ingredients

• 3-4 potatoes, peeled
• 3 lbs chicken pieces with bone in, or 1.5 - 2 lbs boneless
• 1 8oz can tomatoes, drained
• fresh garlic and parsley to taste
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1/2 c freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1/2 c water

Directions

1. Cut the potatoes into French fry shapes, about 3/4 inch thick. Combine the potatoes and chicken in a 9X13 baking pan.
2. Break up the tomatoes and layer them over the chicken mixture. Season with garlic, paresley, salt and pepper. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Drizzle the olive oil and water over the top.
3. Bake at 350 degrees for about 1 hour or until chicken is cooked through and potatoes are tender. Serves 4-8.

Credit:

The What Would Jesus Eat Cookbook By Don Colbert, M.D.