World Flavors Cookbook

Pullus Frontonianum (Frontonian Chicken)

Name: Pullus Frontonianum (Frontonian Chicken)
Cook time: 60 min
Cuisine: Ancient World
Ingredients: whole chicken, olive oil, white wine, garum (fish sauce), leeks, fresh coriander, dill, defrutum (reduced grape juice or balsamic glaze), black pepper, lovage

Chicken braised in oil, wine, and garum with a bundle of leeks and coriander, finished with defrutum (reduced wine must) — one of the most famous Apician main dishes.

Cuisine: Ancient World

Ingredients

whole chicken, olive oil, white wine, garum (fish sauce), leeks, fresh coriander, dill, defrutum (reduced grape juice or balsamic glaze), black pepper, lovage

Instructions

Brown chicken in olive oil. Add wine, fish sauce, leeks, coriander, and dill. Cover and braise over medium heat 45 minutes until fully cooked. Remove chicken. Reduce sauce with a spoonful of defrutum. Season with pepper and lovage. Return chicken to sauce briefly. Serve whole with the braising liquid as sauce.