Description
Chicken Scarpariello is a robust Italian-American dish that delights the senses with its medley of juicy chicken thighs, spicy sausage, and vibrant sweet peppers simmered in a tangy vinegar sauce. This one-pan wonder is not just easy to prepare; it’s perfect for family gatherings or casual dinners with friends. Within just an hour, you can serve a meal that’s bursting with flavor and guaranteed to impress. The interplay of savory, spicy, and sweet notes creates a satisfying experience that will have your guests coming back for more. Serve it over rice, pasta, or crusty bread to soak up the rich sauce, making every bite unforgettable.
Ingredients
- Chicken thighs (bone-in, skin-on)
- Hot Italian sausage
- Sweet bell peppers
- Onion
- Garlic
- Pickled cherry peppers
- Dry white apple vinegar
- Low-sodium chicken stock
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper. In a large skillet or Dutch oven, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat and sear chicken until golden brown on both sides. Remove from pan.
- Brown hot Italian sausages in the same pan until cooked through; remove from pan.
- Sauté sliced onion, red bell pepper, and chopped garlic in the remaining oil until softened.
- Stir in pickled cherry peppers and their juice; cook for 2–3 minutes.
- Add dry white apple vinegar and scrape any browned bits from the bottom of the pan; let it reduce for about 3 minutes.
- Pour in low-sodium chicken stock, then return chicken and sausage to the pan.
- Cover partially with a lid and simmer over medium-low heat for 20–25 minutes until cooked through and sauce thickens.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: One-pan cooking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 120mg