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Chicken Scarpariello Recipe

Delicious Chicken Scarpariello Recipe for Cozy Nights

Discover a heartwarming Chicken Scarpariello recipe showcasing juicy chicken thighs with sausage, peppers, and a tangy sauce, perfect for cozy dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian-American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 lbs Chicken Thighs skin-on and bone-in
  • 1 lb Italian Sausage sweet or hot varieties
For the Seasoning and Coating
  • 0.5 cup All-purpose Flour for dredging
  • Salt & Freshly Cracked Black Pepper to taste
For the Sauce and Vegetables
  • 3 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 2 Bell Peppers 1 red and 1 yellow
  • 0.5 cup Jarred Pickled Hot Cherry Peppers plus 2 tbsp brine
  • 4-6 cloves Garlic smashed
For Extra Flavor
  • 0.5 cup Dry White Wine e.g., Pinot Grigio
  • 1 cup Low-sodium Chicken Broth
  • 2 sprigs Fresh Rosemary
  • 2 tbsp Unsalted Butter cold
  • 1 lemon Lemon Zest and Juice

Equipment

  • 12-inch skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels, season with salt and pepper, and dredge in flour.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet, then sear chicken thighs skin-side down until golden brown.
  3. Brown Italian sausage on both sides, slice, and return to the pan to crisp edges.
  4. Sauté smashed garlic and rosemary until fragrant.
  5. Stir in sliced bell peppers and jarred pickled hot cherry peppers, then sauté until softened.
  6. Deglaze the pan with dry white wine, reducing by half.
  7. Add chicken broth and cherry pepper brine, simmer, then nestle seared chicken back into the skillet.
  8. Increase heat, simmer to thicken sauce, then whisk in cold butter, lemon juice, and zest.
  9. Serve chicken with sauce and peppers, garnished with parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 35gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1200IUVitamin C: 70mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For a milder dish, deseed the cherry peppers or reduce brine quantity. Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days.

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