Chicken Vesuvio Recipe
Chicken Vesuvio is a flavorful Italian dish featuring crispy chicken, garlic, white wine sauce, and tender Yukon Gold potatoes. Simple yet indulgent, it’s perfect for family dinners or a special meal.
Equipment
- Large skillet or sauté pan
- Tongs or spatula
- Knife and chopping board
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Serving platter
Ingredients
- 2 pounds bone-in skin-on chicken pieces
- salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 2 cups Yukon Gold potato wedges
- ½ onion chopped
- 5 cloves garlic sliced
- ⅔ cup dry white wine
- ⅔ cup chicken stock
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 tablespoon butter or more as needed
- ½ cup frozen peas
Instructions
- Season the chicken with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Brown the chicken pieces on both sides until crispy and golden.
- Add chopped onions and sliced garlic, and sauté for 2-3 minutes.
- Deglaze with dry white wine, scraping up any browned bits from the pan.
- Add chicken stock, parsley, Italian seasoning, and butter. Stir well.
- Arrange potato wedges around the chicken, cover, and simmer for 30-40 minutes.
- Finish with frozen peas, cook for 5 more minutes, then serve.