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Chicken Scarpariello Recipe

Savory Chicken Scarpariello Recipe for Cozy Weeknight Dinners

This Chicken Scarpariello recipe combines juicy chicken thighs, savory sausage, and sweet bell peppers in a tangy sauce, making it a must-try for delicious dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 460
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces Chicken Thighs Juicy, skin-on, bone-in cuts
  • 2 links Italian Sausage Sausage for depth and spice
For the Sauce
  • 1/2 cup All-Purpose Flour For dredging, can use gluten-free flour
  • 2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil For cooking
  • 1/2 cup Dry White Wine Enhances sauce flavor
  • 1 cup Low-Sodium Chicken Broth Forms the bulk of the sauce
For the Veggies
  • 2 cups Bell Peppers Sliced yellow and red
  • 1/2 cup Pickled Hot Cherry Peppers Brings heat and acidity
  • 4 cloves Garlic Cloves Smashed
For Finishing Touches
  • 2 stalks Fresh Rosemary Other herbs can be used
  • 2 tablespoons Cold Unsalted Butter For finishing sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest Brightens flavors
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice Brightens flavors
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Essential for seasoning
  • 1/4 teaspoon Freshly Cracked Black Pepper Essential for seasoning

Equipment

  • Skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper, then dredge in flour.
  2. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high, sear chicken thighs skin-side down for 6-8 minutes.
  3. Brown Italian sausage in the same skillet for 3-4 minutes on each side, then slice and return to skillet.
  4. Sauté smashed garlic and rosemary for 1 minute until fragrant.
  5. Add sliced bell peppers and pickled hot cherry peppers, sauté for 3-5 minutes.
  6. Deglaze the pan with dry white wine, simmer for 2-3 minutes until reduced by half.
  7. Stir in chicken broth and cherry pepper brine, bring to a gentle simmer.
  8. Return chicken thighs to skillet, skin-side up, cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes until cooked through.
  9. Increase heat to thicken sauce, remove from heat and whisk in butter, lemon juice, and zest.
  10. Serve Chicken Scarpariello with sauce spooned over, garnish with parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 460kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 38gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 110mgSodium: 680mgPotassium: 550mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, dry chicken before searing and adjust salt and pepper to taste.

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