Chicken Vesuvio

Total Time Prep: 35 min. Cook: 1 hour
Yield 4 servings
Chicken vesuvio is a visually stunning dish that's just begging to be the centerpiece at your next dinner party or special occasion meal.

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds medium russet potatoes (about 4 large), halved lengthwise and sliced into wedges
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 8 bone-in skin-on chicken thighs
  • 1 shallot, thinly sliced
  • 5 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine
  • 3/4 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1-1/4 cups frozen peas

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400º. In a large bowl, toss potatoes with 2 tablespoons olive oil, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper. Spread in a single layer on a 15x10x1-in. baking sheet. Roast 20 minutes, flipping halfway through.
  2. Pat chicken dry; season with salt and pepper.
  3. In a large oven-safe skillet, heat remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium heat. Working in batches, add chicken thighs, skin side down. Cook until golden brown, 8-10 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate; cover to keep warm.
  4. Drain off all but 2 tablespoons fat from the skillet. Heat to medium. Add shallots; cook until softened and golden brown, about 3 minutes, stirring often. Add garlic; cook 30-60 seconds or until fragrant. Add wine; bring to a simmer, scraping the bottom as it cooks. Add broth; simmer until sauce has slightly thickened and reduced by half, 3-5 minutes. Stir in lemon juice.
  5. To the skillet, add potatoes and chicken thighs, skin side up. Transfer to the oven. Bake 25-30 minutes or until the internal temperature of the chicken thighs reaches 165º and potatoes are tender.
  6. Remove from the oven. Arrange the chicken and potatoes on a serving platter.
  7. Add butter to the sauce in the skillet; stir until melted. Add peas; cook until tender, 2-3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Spoon peas and sauce over the chicken and potatoes. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 855 calories, 48g fat (13g saturated fat), 177mg cholesterol, 307mg sodium, 46g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 6g fiber), 53g protein.