Pollo al Carciofi (Chicken with Artichokes) Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 pounds small artichokes
• 1 lemon, (for acidulated water)
• 1 chicken, about 4 pounds
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, to taste
• 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 5 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed
• 1/4 teaspoon peperoncino, or to taste
• 1 cup dry white wine
• 3 cups canned Italian plum tomatoes, preferably San Marzano, crushed by hand
• 1 tablespoon fresh Italian parsley, chopped