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Chicken Vesuvio

Chicken Vesuvio is a roast chicken and potato dish with a delicious white wine sauce named after Mount Vesuvius, the volcano in Campania, Italy. 
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Meal Type: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Food Category: Poultry, Vegetables
Dietary Preference: Dairy Free, Gluten Free
Servings: 1 Serving
Calories: 397kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 chicken thighs with skin and bones
  • 1 tsp olive oil divided
  • ⅓ tsp dried oregano
  • 2 tsp lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 2 cloves garlic divided
  • ⅔ cups yukon gold potato sliced
  • ⅙ onion chopped
  • 3 tbs dry white wine
  • 3 tbs chicken stock
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • ⅔ cup peas
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Place chicken in a large ziplock bag or bowl. Add chicken, lemon juice, pepper, minced garlic, oregano, and 1/3 of the olive oil. Shake or stir well.
  • Preheat oven to 400°
  • Heat another 1/3 of olive oil in large skillet over medium heat.
  • Add chicken - skin side down and cook until browned about 8 minutes. Flip and cook another 4 minutes.
  • Remove the chicken and put it in a baking dish.
  • Add potatoes to the hot skillet and cook for 5 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Remove the potatoes and add them to the baking dish with the chicken.
  • Add the remaining oil into the skillet along with the wine and broth. Add onions & garlic to the skillet and cook for 4 minutes. Add peas and keep over heat until onions are soft.
  • Pour the pea mixture over the chicken and potatoes. Place the dish in the oven uncovered for about 20 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.

Notes

Makes 2 servings. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 397kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Natural Sugar: 9g
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