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Chicken Scarpariello

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Chicken Scarpariello is a comforting Italian dish that combines tender chicken thighs, savory sausage, and a flavorful vinegary broth.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 550
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 3 pounds bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs can use skinless for a lighter dish
For the Sausage
  • 4 links hot or sweet Italian sausage use sweet for milder dish
For the Aromatics
  • 1 large yellow onion thinly sliced
  • 1 large red bell pepper thinly sliced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
For the Broth
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil for sautéing
  • 1 cup dry white wine can substitute with chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth helps maintain moisture
  • 1/4 cup white wine vinegar can use red wine vinegar
  • 6-8 pieces pickled cherry or pepperoncini peppers adjust based on spice tolerance
  • 1/4 cup pickling juice for enhanced flavor
Seasonings
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper always opt for freshly ground
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano can use fresh for better flavor

Equipment

  • Large Dutch oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Heat 2 tablespoons of extra-virgin olive oil over medium-high heat in a large Dutch oven until shimmering. Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper, then sear for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
  2. Add 4 links of Italian sausage to the same pot, cooking for about 5-6 minutes until browned all over. Remove and set aside.
  3. Sauté one large yellow onion and one large red bell pepper in the pot for about 5 minutes. Add in 4 minced garlic cloves and cook for an additional minute.
  4. Pour 1 cup of dry white wine into the pot, deglazing by scraping the bottom. Reduce for 2-3 minutes, then return sausage and chicken to the pot.
  5. Add 6-8 pickled cherry or pepperoncini peppers, 1/2 cup of low-sodium chicken broth, 1/4 cup of pickling juice, and 1/4 cup of white wine vinegar. Stir to combine.
  6. Cover and reduce heat to low, simmering for 30-40 minutes until chicken is tender and infused with flavors.
  7. Taste and adjust seasoning before serving. Serve generously over rice or with crusty French bread.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 35gFat: 40gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gMonounsaturated Fat: 18gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 40mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 3mg

Notes

This dish can be made ahead and tastes even better the next day as the flavors meld beautifully.

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