Description
Chicken Vesuvio delivers mouthwatering flavors with crispy chicken thighs, tender potatoes, and a touch of brightness from peas and lemon juice. This simple, heartwarming dish is perfect for quick dinners or family meals, making it a go-to favorite for food lovers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 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
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large oven-safe pan, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium-high heat.
- Season the chicken thighs on both sides with salt and pepper.
- Place the chicken thighs skin-side down in the pan and cook for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Remove the chicken from the pan and cover to keep warm.
- Add the remaining olive oil to the pan, then add the potato wedges, seasoning with salt and pepper. Cook for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Remove the potatoes from the pan and cover to keep warm.
- Melt the butter in the pan, then add the diced onion and cook for 4-5 minutes until soft.
- Stir in the sliced garlic and cook for 30 seconds; add the Italian seasoning.
- Pour in the white wine and simmer for 2-3 minutes until reduced by half.
- Add the chicken broth, seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Return the chicken and potatoes to the pan and bake for 30 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
- Switch the oven to broil at 500°F (260°C) and broil for 2-3 minutes until the chicken skin is crispy.
- Remove from the oven and stir in the peas, then drizzle the lemon juice over the top.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve immediately with the pan juices.
Notes
Ensure the chicken thighs are cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F for safety.
Use fresh herbs for the best flavor, especially in the garnishing step.
Feel free to substitute the peas with other vegetables like green beans or asparagus.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 120mg