Once during the campaign Napoleon was so sick and tired of chickens that he threatened the cook, "I will behead you if you ever served me a chicken dinner!" Cook, put in an impossible position, so well cooked chicken that Napoleon praised him. And when the chef confessed that he had violated the prohibition of the Emperor, Napoleon marvelled at his talent, was awarded the chef himself gave the name to this dish. As they stopped near the village of Marengo, the dish was delicious name "Chicken Marengo". (information from Internet) the site has a similar recipe, and yet this is different in ingredients and technology. In addition, cook every day, cook to Napoleon, chicken in different recipes to the Emperor realized it was the same dish.