Ingredients

  • 4 lbs chicken thighs, and legs (attached)
  • 14 cup fresh lemon juice
  • salt, milled pepper
  • 3 tablespoons oil
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 6 plum tomatoes, seeded, chopped
  • 1 pinch sugar
  • 1 cup dry white wine
  • 12 cup low sodium chicken broth
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 6 firm-ripe bananas, halved lengthwise
  • 12 cup grated parmesan cheese

Method

  • Rinse chicken and pat dry with paper towels.
  • Rub it all over with lemon juice and sprinkle well with salt and pepper.
  • In a deep, heavy-bottomed skillet or Dutch oven with a lid, heat the oil over medium heat.
  • Brown chicken on all sides until golden brown.
  • Remove from skillet and keep warm.
  • Add the onion, tomatoes and sugar to pan and cook, stirring, until soft.
  • Return chicken pieces to pan, add the wine and broth, and bring to a simmer.
  • Lower heat and cover pan.
  • Simmer until chicken is tender, about 45 minutes.
  • Set aside and keep warm.
  • In another large skillet, heat butter and saute banana halves on both sides until golden brown.
  • Arrange bananas on top of the chicken in the skillet and sprinkle them with the Parmesan.
  • Turn heat on low, cover and cook just until cheese melts.
  • Use a large spatula to transfer the chicken with banana on top to plates.