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Chef John’s Roman-Style Chicken

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  • Author: Lily Carter
  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 45 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Main-course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Italian

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.


Ingredients

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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

  1. Prep the Chicken: Season chicken thighs with salt, pepper, cayenne, thyme, rosemary, and oregano.
  2. Sear the Chicken: Brown chicken in olive oil, then set aside.
  3. Make the Sauce: Sauté onion, garlic, capers, and anchovy. Deglaze with white wine, add tomatoes, water, and bouillon paste.
  4. Simmer: Add bell peppers and prosciutto, then return chicken to the pan. Simmer until chicken is cooked through.
  5. 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