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Chicken Scarpariello

Delicious Chicken Scarpariello: Your New Favorite Comfort Food

Chicken Scarpariello is a comforting Italian-American dish featuring tender chicken and savory sausage in a zesty sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian-American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken and Sausage
  • 4 pieces Chicken (bone-in) Opt for thigh or drumstick pieces for juiciness.
  • 1 pound Italian Sausage Choose sweet or spicy based on preference.
For the Sauce and Seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil For searing.
  • 4 cloves Garlic Smashed; do not let it brown.
  • 1/2 cup White Wine A dry variety works best.
  • 1 cup Chicken Broth Forms the base of the rich sauce.
  • 2 tablespoons Vinegar Preferably white or wine vinegar.
  • 1 cup Cherry Peppers Mild or hot varieties based on taste.
  • 2 tablespoons Pepper Brine Enhances flavors.
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon Dried Rosemary
  • 1 tablespoon Butter Optional for a richer sauce.
  • to taste Salt For seasoning.
  • to taste Pepper For seasoning.

Equipment

  • large oven-safe skillet

Method
 

Steps
  1. Pat the chicken pieces dry with paper towels and season generously with salt and pepper on all sides.
  2. In a large oven-safe skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat and sear the chicken pieces skin-side down for 6 to 8 minutes until golden brown.
  3. Flip the chicken and cook for another 4 to 5 minutes until golden on the other side. Remove and set aside.
  4. In the same skillet, add Italian sausage and cook for 4 to 5 minutes until browned on all sides. Remove and set aside.
  5. Lower the heat and add smashed garlic to the skillet. Sauté for 1 to 2 minutes until fragrant.
  6. Pour in ½ cup of white wine and scrape up brown bits from the skillet, letting it simmer for about 2 minutes.
  7. Stir in 1 cup of chicken broth, 2 tablespoons of vinegar, cherry peppers, 2 tablespoons of pepper brine, oregano, and rosemary.
  8. Return the chicken and sausage to the skillet, skin-side up, and simmer uncovered for 15 to 20 minutes until cooked through.
  9. If desired, stir in 1 tablespoon of butter before serving for a richer texture.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2.5mg

Notes

For best flavor retention, avoid freezing the dish with crispy skin; serve fresh for optimal crunch.

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