POLLO ALLA DIAVOLA recipe served on a plate, by Pekin the Chef
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Pollo Alla Diavola Recipe

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Jul 21 2025

1h 30m

Serves 4

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Recipe information

Make Pollo Alla Diavola in just 1h 30m. spicy chicken, creamy fregola, pancetta, kale

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Ingredients

Chicken

Fregola

Vegetables

Preparation

Preparation

1. Marinate the Chicken

In a large bowl, combine the chicken pieces with olive oil, red chili flakes, minced garlic, salt, pepper, and lemon juice. Allow to marinate for at least 30 minutes.

2. Cook the Pancetta

In a large skillet over medium heat, add the diced pancetta and cook until crispy. Remove from skillet and set aside.

3. Sauté the Kale

In the same skillet, add the chopped kale to the pancetta fat and sauté until wilted. Remove and set aside.

Cooking

4. Cook the Chicken

In the same skillet, add the marinated chicken pieces skin-side down. Cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 7-10 minutes per side.

5. Prepare the Fregola

In a pot, bring chicken broth to a boil. Add fregola pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and return to pot.

6. Combine Ingredients

Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese into the cooked fregola. Mix well and fold in the sautéed kale and crispy pancetta.

Serving

7. Plate the Dish

To serve, place a generous scoop of the creamy fregola on a plate and top with the spicy chicken pieces. Enjoy!

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