Description
This Sicilian Braised Chicken recipe combines tender chicken quarters with a flavorful mix of prosciutto, cherry tomatoes, calabrian chili, white beans, and more, creating a delicious and hearty dish with a touch of Mediterranean flair.
Ingredients
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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2 oz. prosciutto
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6 chicken quarters
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1 red onion, sliced
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10 garlic cloves, smashed
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24 oz. cherry tomatoes, halved
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1/3 cup calabrian chili, minced
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1 cup white wine
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3 cups chicken broth + 1/2 cup water
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2 cups white beans, drained and rinsed
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3/4 cup roasted red peppers, finely diced
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1/2 cup golden raisins
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1/2 cup Italian green olives chopped
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1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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2 sprigs rosemary
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1/2 lemon, juiced
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3 tablespoons fresh parsley, minced
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Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven and cook prosciutto until crisp. Remove and set aside.
- Brown Chicken: Brown chicken quarters in the same pot. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté Aromatics: Sauté onion, garlic, and calabrian chili until fragrant.
- Add Remaining Ingredients: Stir in tomatoes, wine, broth, beans, red peppers, raisins, olives, cinnamon, rosemary, and lemon juice.
- Simmer: Return chicken and prosciutto to the pot. Cover and simmer until chicken is cooked through.
- Finish and Serve: Stir in parsley, adjust seasoning, and serve hot.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with crusty bread or over a bed of couscous.
- For a spicier kick, increase the amount of calabrian chili used.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken quarter with sauce
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg