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Chicken-Vesuvio-Recipe

Chicken Vesuvio

Savor the delicious blend of chicken thighs, golden potatoes, and savory herbs in this Chicken Vesuvio. Perfect for a quick, satisfying dinner that feels like a warm hug!

  • Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 3 tablespoons olive oil divided use
  • 2 pounds bone-in skin-on chicken thighs
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 pound russet potatoes cut into wedges
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 cup onion diced
  • 4 cloves garlic thinly sliced
  • 1 teaspoon italian seasoning
  • 1/2 cup white wine
  • 3/4 cup chicken broth
  • 3/4 cup frozen peas thawed
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons parsley chopped

Instructions

  1. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large oven-safe pan over medium-high heat and preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  2. Season chicken on both sides with salt and pepper.
  3. Place chicken skin-side down in the pan and cook for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown.
  4. Remove chicken from the pan and cover to keep warm.
  5. Add the remaining olive oil, then add the potatoes, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown.
  6. Remove potatoes from the pan and cover to keep warm.
  7. Add butter to the pan and melt, then stir in the onion and cook for 4-5 minutes until softened.
  8. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds, followed by the Italian seasoning.
  9. Pour in the white wine, bringing it to a simmer and cooking for 2-3 minutes until reduced by half.
  10. Pour in the chicken broth and season the sauce with salt and pepper.
  11. Return the chicken and potatoes to the pan and bake for 30 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
  12. Turn the oven to broil at 500 degrees F and cook for 2-3 minutes until the chicken skin is crispy.
  13. Remove from the oven, stir in the peas, and drizzle lemon juice over the chicken.
  14. Sprinkle with parsley and serve immediately with the pan juices.

Notes

For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in olive oil, garlic, and herbs for a few hours beforehand.
Ensure that the potatoes are cut evenly for uniform cooking.
Adjust seasoning to your taste before serving.

  • Author: Sarah
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 75 minutes
  • Category: Main Dishes
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 549
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 680mg
  • Fat: 28g
  • Saturated Fat: 9g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 16g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 40g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 34g
  • Cholesterol: 116mg

Find it online: https://www.donecook.com/chicken-vesuvio/