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Chicken Scarpariello Recipe

Chicken Scarpariello Recipe
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This Chicken Scarpariello recipe offers a bold and vibrant Italian-inspired dish featuring tender, juicy chicken thighs cooked in a tangy, garlicky sauce with spicy Italian sausage, cherry peppers, and fragrant herbs. Ready in under 30 minutes, it combines simple pantry staples and fresh ingredients for a comforting and flavorful meal perfect for busy weeknights.

Ingredients

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Chicken and Sausage

  • 4–6 skin-on, bone-in chicken thighs
  • 6 oz hot Italian sausage, sliced

Sauce and Flavorings

  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup sliced cherry peppers
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp dried rosemary
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Chicken and Sausage: Season the chicken thighs generously with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken skin-side down and cook until browned and crispy, about 5 to 7 minutes per side. Remove chicken and set aside. In the same skillet, add sliced hot Italian sausage and sauté until browned and cooked through, about 4 minutes.
  2. Build the Flavor Base: Add minced garlic to the skillet with the sausage and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute without burning. Carefully pour in the red wine vinegar and chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan to enrich the sauce.
  3. Add Peppers and Herbs: Stir in the sliced cherry peppers and a blend of Italian herbs including oregano and thyme. Return the chicken to the pan, nestling it into the sauce. Let everything simmer gently, allowing the chicken to cook through and absorb the flavors, about 10 to 12 minutes.
  4. Final Touches: Adjust seasoning with salt and black pepper to taste. Let the sauce reduce slightly to thicken. Once the chicken is tender and the sauce coats the ingredients nicely, the dish is ready to serve.

Notes

  • Use bone-in chicken thighs for juicier, more flavorful meat.
  • Don’t rush when browning the chicken; crispy skin adds essential texture and locks in moisture.
  • Scraping the pan to deglaze is key to building a rich sauce.
  • Start with less vinegar and add more slowly to balance the acidity according to your taste.
  • Choose a high-quality authentic Italian sausage for best flavor impact.
  • For a milder version, substitute hot cherry peppers with mild or sweet peppers.
  • To make it gluten-free, ensure sausage and broth are gluten-free products.
  • Leftovers keep well refrigerated up to 3 days or frozen up to 3 months.

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Keywords: Chicken Scarpariello, Italian chicken recipe, spicy chicken, quick dinner, stovetop chicken, savory chicken, tangy chicken sauce

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