Mario Batali's Chocolate Chicken with Rose Petals

Cocoa Rose Chicken

skill level

Easy

time

30-60min

servings

cost

Contributed by : Mario Batali

Rose petals add a touch of elegance and color to this cocoa-infused chicken.

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step 1

ingredients Olive Oil

instructions Place a large saute pan over medium-high heat, add 2 to 3 tablespoons of olive oil.
step 2

ingredients 6 Chicken Thighs (bone-in; skin-on)
Salt and Pepper

instructions Season the chicken thighs on both sides with salt and pepper. Sear the thighs on the skin side until golden brown, about 4 to 6 minutes.
step 3

ingredients 1 Onion (finely chopped)
1/2 teaspoon Chili Flake
1 tablespoon Bitter Cocoa Powder
1/3 cup Currants

instructions Add the onion and season with salt and pepper. After 4 to 5 minutes, add the chili flake and cocoa powder. Toss in the currants.
step 4

ingredients 1/2 cup Red Wine
1 1/2 cups Chicken Stock

instructions Deglaze with the wine and let reduce by half, about 2 to 3 minutes. Add the chicken stock. Bring up to a simmer and cook, uncovered, for 30 to 40 minutes, or until the chicken is fork tender.
step 5

ingredients 1 Lime (juice)
1 Organic Rose (petals plucked; julienned)
1/4 cup Hazelnuts (toasted and chopped)
3 Jalapenos (finely diced)
1 block of Dark Chocolate (for grating)

instructions Once off the heat, squeeze in the lime juice. Taste and adjust the seasoning. Platter the chicken and garnish with rose fresh petals and the chopped hazelnuts and jalapenos. Grate fresh chocolate over the platter and serve.
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