Classic Chicken Vesuvio
This classic chicken Vesuvio recipe features a white wine sauce with chicken broth and heavy cream that envelopes chicken thighs, potatoes, and peas.
Instructions
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{'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).'}
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{'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Season chicken thighs with 1 teaspoon oregano, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.'}
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{'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Heat a large, heavy skillet over medium-high heat; add grapeseed oil. Add chicken to the skillet; brown, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer to a plate.'}
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{'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Sprinkle potatoes with remaining ½ teaspoon each oregano and garlic powder. Add potatoes to the skillet; cook, stirring occasionally, until all sides are browned, 6 to 8 minutes. Transfer chicken and potatoes to a large roasting pan.'}
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{'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Add garlic to the skillet; cook until golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes. Pour in 1 cup white wine; bring to a boil while scraping the browned bits of food off the bottom of the skillet with a wooden spoon. Stir in 1 cup chicken broth; cook until sauce reduced, 7 to 10 minutes; pour over chicken and potatoes.'}
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{'id': 'step_5', 'step': 6, 'text': 'Cook in the preheated oven for 1 hour.'}
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{'id': 'step_6', 'step': 7, 'text': 'During the last 25 minutes of cooking, melt butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat; add flour and stir to create a roux. Stir in remaining ½ cup wine, ½ cup chicken broth, and heavy cream until sauce is incorporated and slightly thickened, 7 to 10 minutes; stir in lemon juice. Set aside.'}
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{'id': 'step_7', 'step': 8, 'text': 'Meanwhile, stir peas into the roasting pan; continue cooking until peas are heated through and chicken is no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, about 15 minutes more. An instant-read thermometer inserted near but not touching the bone should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Pour wine sauce over chicken; serve.'}
Nutrition Facts
Per serving (6 servings total)