Description
A flavorful Italian-American chicken dish with a blend of spices, tender chicken, and a kick from peppers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 pounds of bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs and drumsticks
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 medium onions, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1–2 fresh Italian hot peppers, sliced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Start by heating the olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Once it’s shimmering, toss in the chicken pieces, skin side down. Let them sear until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes on each side.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside. In the same pan, lower the heat to medium and add the sliced onions and garlic. Sauté them for about 3 to 5 minutes until they’re soft and fragrant.
- Add the sliced bell peppers and hot peppers to the pan and continue to sauté everything for an additional 5 minutes.
- Pour in the chicken broth and apple cider vinegar. Give it a good stir, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
- Sprinkle in the oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper. Return the chicken to the skillet, nestling it among the vegetables.
- Bring it to a gentle simmer and then cover the skillet, allowing it to cook for about 30 minutes.
- Check the chicken for doneness. It should reach an internal temperature of 165°F. If it’s not quite there, cook for an additional 5-10 minutes.
- Remove your Chicken Scarpariello from the heat and let it rest for a few minutes before serving. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley for flavor.
Notes
For a healthier option, use skinless chicken and vegetable broth. Serve with polenta or a side salad.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg