Pollo alla Potentina

01 / ABOUT THE DISH

About the dish

Pollo alla Potentina is a traditional dish originating from Potenza. It's made with a combination of chicken pieces, lard, onions, white wine, chili flakes, tomato purée, parsley, and basil. The chicken pieces and onions are browned on lard and olive oil with the addition of wine and chili. The other ingredients are added once the wine has evaporated. The dish is then seasoned and the chicken is cooked in the sauce over low heat until done. If necessary, a bit of water can be added to the pot while the dish is cooking. It's recommended to serve this dish with a side of roast potatoes. Regarding the wine used in the preparation, Fiano or Cirò are the top choices.