Description
Chef John’s Roman-Style Chicken is a flavorful and aromatic dish featuring tender chicken thighs cooked in a delicious tomato and white wine sauce with bell peppers and prosciutto.
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Main Ingredients:
- 6 large bone-in skin-on chicken thighs (about 2 1/2 to 3 pounds)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 2 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, plus more to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 pinch cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
For the Sauce:
- 1 yellow onion, sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon capers
- 1 anchovy filet
- 1 cup white wine
- 2 cups crushed tomatoes or tomato sauce
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon paste
- 3 red or orange bell peppers, seeded and cut into 3/8-inch strips
- 3 slices prosciutto, cut into strips
- chopped Italian parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Prep the Chicken: Season chicken thighs with salt, pepper, cayenne, thyme, rosemary, and oregano.
- Sear the Chicken: Brown chicken in olive oil, then set aside.
- Make the Sauce: Sauté onion, garlic, capers, and anchovy. Deglaze with white wine, add tomatoes, water, and bouillon paste.
- Simmer: Add bell peppers and prosciutto, then return chicken to the pan. Simmer until chicken is cooked through.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- You can substitute chicken breasts or drumsticks for thighs if desired.
- Feel free to adjust the seasoning and spices according to your taste preferences.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 thigh with sauce
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg