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Chicken Vesuvio

Chicken Vesuvio

Crispy chicken thighs, potatoes, and a garlic-white wine sauce are the basis of this classic Chicago dish.
Prep Time 40 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 6 servings
Calories 450 kcal

Equipment

  • ovenproof skillet

Ingredients
  

Chicken and Potatoes

  • 6 ounces bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs patted dry
  • 2.5 teaspoons kosher salt divided
  • 12 ounces baby Yukon Gold potatoes halved crosswise

Aromatics and Seasonings

  • 2 medium shallots finely chopped (about ½ cup)
  • 6 cloves garlic thinly sliced (about 3 tablespoons)
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1.5 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano divided
  • 1.5 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme divided

Liquids and Fats

  • cup dry white wine
  • ¾ cup chicken stock
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter cubed
  • cup frozen green peas
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Garnish

  • fresh flat-leaf parsley roughly chopped

Instructions
 

Cooking Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425°F. Sprinkle chicken thighs evenly with 2 teaspoons salt; arrange skin side down in a single layer in a large ovenproof skillet. Cook, undisturbed, over medium-high until skin side is crispy and golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes. Transfer to a plate, reserving 3 tablespoons of drippings in skillet. Discard or reserve remaining drippings for another use.
  • Carefully add potatoes to reserved drippings in skillet, arranging cut side down in a single layer; cook over medium-high, undisturbed, until browned, 3 to 5 minutes. Add shallots, garlic, pepper, ½ teaspoon oregano, ½ teaspoon thyme, and remaining ½ teaspoon salt. Cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant and shallots are softened, 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Add wine to skillet, and bring to a boil over medium; boil, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened and reduced by about half, about 3 minutes. Add stock; return chicken thighs to skillet, placing skin side up on top of potato mixture along with any accumulated juices. Bake in preheated oven until an instant-read thermometer inserted into thickest portion of chicken registers 175°F, 16 to 18 minutes.
  • Transfer chicken and potatoes to a clean plate using a slotted spoon. Bring stock mixture to a gentle simmer over medium. While whisking constantly, add butter, 1 piece at a time, until incorporated, about 3 minutes. Simmer over medium, whisking occasionally, until thickened, about 2 minutes.
  • Add peas and remaining 1 teaspoon each oregano and thyme; cook over medium-low, stirring often, until peas are warmed through, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat, and stir in lemon juice. Return potatoes and chicken to skillet; garnish with parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 3mg
Keyword Chicago dish, chicken, Chicken Vesuvio, dinner, garlic sauce, potatoes
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