4 agrodolce sweet sour chicken Recipes

grated orange zest, balsamic vinegar , plus, balsamic vinegar, divided, chopped fresh mint leaves, olive oil , plus, olive oil, divided, salt, ground black pepper, boneless skinless chicken breasts, unsalted butter, red onion, thinly sliced, red bell peppers , julienned, white button mushrooms , theinly sliced, golden raisin, dark raisin, pine nuts, sweet vermouth, chicken stock , as needed

chicken, extra-virgin olive oil, onion, chopped, celery heart, chopped and some celery leaves, currants, soaked and drained, sugar, red wine vinegar, sicilian olives (the green variety), whole with pits, capers, rinsed, salt and freshly ground black pepper, blanched almonds, lightly toasted, fennel fronds, for garnish, orange wedges, for garnish, pepperoncini, for garnish

tongues , about 3 lb, extra virgin olive oil, pearl onions, peeled , or cipolline, unpeeled, carrots , cut into 1/4-inch disks, ribs celery , cut into 1/2-inch pieces, oranges , zested and juiced, red wine vinegar, chicken stock (or reserved cooking liquid), basic tomato sauce , recipe follows, italian parsley, finely chopped to yield 1/4 cup, extra virgin olive oil, spanish onion, chopped in 1/4 inch dice, garlic cloves, peeled and thinly sliced, chopped fresh thyme leaves, or 1 tbsp dried, carrot, finely shredded, peeled whole tomatoes , crushed by hand and juices reserved, salt , to taste