Chicken Scarpariello Recipe
Chicken Scarpariello is a one-pan Italian-American classic with juicy chicken thighs, spicy sausage, sweet peppers, and tangy vinegar sauce. It’s bold, comforting, and ready in under an hour.
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Calories: 745kcal
Servings: 4
Equipment
- Large skillet or sauté pan
- Tongs
- Knife and chopping board
- Mixing bowl (optional)
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 pounds bone-in skin-on chicken thighs 4 to 5 large chicken thighs
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3-4 links hot Italian sausage about 1 pound - use mild Italian sausage for less spicy
- 1 medium onion sliced
- 1 large red bell pepper sliced
- 8 cloves garlic chopped
- 10 pickled cherry peppers hot or sweet + 1/4 cup pickling juice from the jar
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 1 cup chicken stock low-sodium
- For Serving. Fresh chopped parsley red chili flakes.
Instructions
- Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper. Sear in oil until golden on both sides; remove and set aside.
- Add sausage links to the same pan, cook until browned, then remove.
- Sauté sliced onion, red bell pepper, and garlic in the remaining oil.
- Add pickled cherry peppers and their juice; stir well for 2–3 minutes.
- Pour in white wine, scraping up brown bits. Let it reduce slightly.
- Add chicken stock, then return chicken and sausage to the pan.
- Simmer on medium-low for 20–25 minutes until everything is cooked through and the sauce thickens.
- Garnish with fresh parsley, chili flakes, and serve hot.
Nutrition
Calories: 745kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 59g | Fat: 46g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 20g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 212mg | Sodium: 1468mg | Potassium: 1153mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 947IU | Vitamin C: 44mg | Calcium: 79mg | Iron: 3mg