ARLENE'S CHICKEN SCAMPI 
3 lbs. bone-in chicken or 1 1/2 lbs. without bone
1 tbsp. salt
1 c. olive oil
1 lb. onions, chopped
6 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp. oregano
1 tsp. basil
1/8 tsp. red pepper
1 tsp. salt
3/4 c. parsley
6 tbsp. (heaping) Italian bread crumbs
1/2 c. chopped scallions
8 tbsp. Parmesan cheese
1 lb. linguine

Wash chicken; dry. Sprinkle with the 1 tablespoon salt. In heavy pot saute onions in 3 tablespoons oil until translucent. Add garlic and saute another 1-2 minutes. Do not let brown. Remove to small bowl. Add chicken to same skillet.

Add remaining oil, oregano, basil, pepper, salt and 1/2 cup parsley. Cover and simmer 25 minutes. Add onion and garlic; stir and simmer 15 minutes. Stir bread crumbs into sauce. Cook linguine. Serve chicken and sauce over linguine. Garnish with scallions, parsley, and Parmesan. Serves 2-4 people.

 

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