Chicken Riggies

Chicken Riggies, also known as Chicken Rigatoni, is a popular Italian-American pasta dish that originated in Utica, New York. It’s known for its flavorful combination of tender chicken, spicy and tangy tomato sauce, and hearty rigatoni pasta.

 

You can use either canned or homemade roasted peppers for this recipe.

How to Roast Red Peppers

Roasting red peppers is simple and brings out their natural sweetness.

Oven/Broiler

1. Preheat the broiler to high and place a rack near the top of the oven.

2. Prepare the peppers

• Wash and dry whole red bell peppers.

• Place them on a baking sheet lined with foil.

3. Roast

• Broil for 15 to 20 minutes, turning every 5 minutes until the skin is blackened and blistered all over.

4. Steam

• Transfer the hot peppers to a bowl and cover with plastic wrap or a plate for 10 to 15 minutes. This loosens the skin.

5. Peel

• Once cool, peel off the charred skin, remove the stem, seeds, and membranes.

Gas Stovetop

1. Turn on a gas burner to medium-high.

2. Using tongs, place the whole pepper directly over the flame.

3. Rotate occasionally until all sides are charred and blackened (8 to 10 minutes).

4. Steam and peel as described above.

Grill

1. Heat the grill to medium-high.

2. Place whole peppers on the grill.

3. Roast for 10 to 15 minutes, turning occasionally, until blackened on all sides.

4. Steam and peel.

Tips

Don’t worry about burning the skin — you want it black so it peels off easily.

Roasted peppers can be stored in the refrigerator (in oil or their juices) for up to a week, or frozen.

 

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