Chicken Scarpariello
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Category
Dinner
Cuisine
Italian
Servings
4
Prep Time
15 minutes
Cook Time
40 minutes
Chicken Scarpariello is a classic Italian-American dish known for its bold, tangy, and slightly spicy flavors. It features bone-in chicken pieces sautéed until golden brown, then braised with sausage, bell peppers, onions, garlic, white wine, and vinegar. Some variations include cherry peppers for extra heat.
Ingredients
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4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (or a mix of thighs and drumsticks)
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8 ounces Italian sausage, cut into chunks
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1 cup cherry peppers (jarred, drained, and sliced)
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1 bell pepper, sliced
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1 small onion, sliced
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4 cloves garlic, minced
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1/2 cup dry white wine
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1/2 cup chicken broth
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1/4 cup white wine vinegar (or red wine vinegar)
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1 teaspoon dried oregano
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1 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon black pepper
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1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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Fresh parsley for garnish
Directions
Sear the Chicken & Sausage:
Heat olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
Season chicken with salt, black pepper, and oregano.
Sear chicken skin-side down until golden brown (about 5 minutes per side). Remove and set aside.
In the same pan, brown the sausage pieces, then remove.
Sauté the Vegetables:
Lower the heat to medium. Add onions and bell peppers, cooking until softened (about 5 minutes).
Stir in garlic and cook for another 1 minute.
Deglaze & Simmer:
Pour in the white wine, scraping up any browned bits from the pan. Let it reduce for 2 minutes.
Add chicken broth, vinegar, and cherry peppers. Stir to combine.
