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Chicken Vesuvio

Irresistible Chicken Vesuvio: Comfort Food Delight at Home

Chicken Vesuvio is a comforting dish that combines crispy chicken with Yukon Gold potatoes in a savory garlic-and-wine sauce.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 pounds bone-in skin-on chicken pieces skinless can be substituted, adjusting cooking time to prevent dryness
  • Salt essential for seasoning
  • Pepper use freshly ground for the best taste
For the Potatoes
  • 2 cups Yukon Gold potatoes cut into wedges
For the Aromatics
  • 0.5 cup chopped onion adds sweetness and depth
  • 5 cloves sliced garlic for robust flavor and aroma
For the Sauce
  • 0.25 cup olive oil for browning the chicken
  • 0.67 cup dry white wine adds acidity to the sauce
  • 0.67 cup chicken stock to form the sauce base
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning blends herbs to elevate the flavor
  • 1 tablespoon butter for richness in the sauce
For the Finish
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped, for garnish
  • 0.5 cup frozen peas for color and sweetness

Equipment

  • large skillet

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Chicken Vesuvio
  1. Begin by generously seasoning your chicken pieces with salt and freshly ground pepper. Let sit for about 15 minutes.
  2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chicken pieces, skin-side down, and cook until golden brown and crispy.
  3. Remove chicken, and in the same skillet, add chopped onion and sliced garlic. Sauté until onion is translucent.
  4. Pour in dry white wine and scrape up brown bits from the pan. Simmer for about 2 minutes.
  5. Stir in chicken stock, chopped parsley, Italian seasoning, and butter until combined.
  6. Nestle the browned chicken back in, and arrange potato wedges around. Cover and simmer until cooked through.
  7. Add frozen peas to the skillet and cook for an additional 5 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 35gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Allow the Chicken Vesuvio to rest for a few minutes before serving for enhanced flavors.

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