What Makes This Recipe So Good
Chicken scarpariello is full of amazing, rich flavors. The chicken thighs are naturally more flavorful than chicken breasts, and the bone and skin help them retain that flavor even better. They’re seasoned with salt and pepper, then seared to a crisp, before being mixed together with delicious Italian sausage, savory bell peppers and onions, mild & sweet pickled peppadews, and earthy fresh herbs.This dish is an easier-than-it-seems one-skillet meal that’s just as great for a mid-week dinner as it is for a special occasion. All of the ingredients take turns being cooked in one cast iron skillet, then they’re all brought together and transferred right to the oven. Easy cooking, easy clean-up – what more could you need?Chicken scarpariello is traditionally served with a potato side, like these roasted fingerling potatoes. Really, though, it’s delicious with almost anything. Pastas, mashed potatoes, cauliflower au gratin, even some simple broccoli florets or asparagus.
Chef’s Tips
Like your chicken thighs extra crispy? Pat them totally dry with paper towels before seasoning them with salt and pepper. Removing that excess moisture will let the skins crisp up better in the skillet.If your sauce is too thin for your liking, just give it a few more minutes over medium-high heat. Stir periodically until the mixture’s reduced to your desired consistency. 3 or 4 minutes should do the trick – just be sure not to burn it!The sauce for chicken scarpariello calls for dry white wine. Both Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Grigio are ideal cooking dry white wines and usually my go-tos for recipes like this. If you don’t consume alcohol in any form for any reason, don’t worry. You can use chicken broth in place of the white wine.
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