Savory Chicken Scarpariello for a Cozy Dinner at Home

Chicken Scarpariello is a hearty Italian-American dish that's simple to make and full of flavor.

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Prep Time 30

Cook Time 1 15

Refrigeration Time 4

Total Time 1 45

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Chicken

Cuisine: Italian-American

Calories: 650

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Chicken

4 pieces Bone-in Skin-on Chicken Thighs
2 tablespoons Olive Oil use extra virgin for richer taste

For the Sausage

8 ounces Italian Sausage hot or mild

For the Base

2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter can replace with olive oil
1 piece Yellow Onion

For the Vegetables

1 cup Bell Pepper orange or red
1 cup Cherry Tomatoes

For the Sauce

2 tablespoons Tomato Paste
3 cloves Garlic minced
1/2 cup Dry White Wine or chicken broth for non-alcoholic option
1 cup Chicken Stock low-sodium recommended
1/2 cup Sliced Pickled Cherry Peppers
1/4 cup Cherry Pepper Juice
1 tablespoon Fresh Oregano or dried as a substitute

For Garnish

1 piece Lemon for juice
2 tablespoons Fresh Flat Leaf Parsley chopped
to taste Kosher Salt
to taste Freshly Ground Black Pepper

Equipment

braiser or heavy skillet

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Prep Chicken: Dry the chicken thighs and season with salt and pepper. Refrigerate uncovered for 4 to 8 hours.
Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare your braiser or skillet.
Cut Sausage: Slice the sausage into oblong chunks.
Sear Chicken: Heat olive oil and sear the chicken thighs skin-side down for 7-8 minutes until golden. Flip and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
Brown Sausage: In the same skillet, brown the sausage for about 5 minutes.
Sauté Veggies: Melt butter, add onion and bell peppers.; cook and cover for 5 minutes. Then add cherry tomatoes and cook until they burst.
Build Sauce: Stir in garlic, tomato paste, and oregano. Deglaze with wine and cherry pepper juice; let simmer.
Braise Chicken: Add chicken and sausage back into the skillet; cover and bake for 30 minutes. Uncover and cook another 35 minutes.
Serve: Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the dish. Garnish with parsley and oregano.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 650kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 40gFat: 45gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 20gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Ensure the chicken is very dry before seasoning, use good quality wine, and customize pepper types based on preference.

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