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Chicken Scarpariello

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Chicken Scarpariello, or ‘shoemaker’s chicken,’ is a bold, tangy Italian-American dish made with juicy chicken, spicy sausage, sweet peppers, and a punchy vinegar-wine sauce. This one-pan meal is hearty, rustic, and packed with flavor—perfect for a cozy dinner.

Ingredients

  • 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (or mix of thighs and drumsticks)
  • 3–4 Italian sausages (hot or sweet), cut into chunks
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 medium onion, sliced
  • ½ cup dry white wine
  • ½ cup chicken broth
  • ¼ cup red wine vinegar (or white vinegar)
  • 1–2 sprigs fresh rosemary or thyme
  • ¼ tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Season the chicken with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat and sear chicken skin-side down until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
  2. Add sausage chunks to the skillet and brown on all sides. Remove and set aside.
  3. Reduce heat to medium and sauté onion, garlic, and bell peppers until softened, about 5–7 minutes.
  4. Deglaze the pan with white wine, scraping up browned bits.
  5. Stir in chicken broth and red wine vinegar.
  6. Return chicken and sausage to the skillet, nestling them into the sauce.
  7. Add rosemary or thyme sprigs and crushed red pepper flakes if using.
  8. Cover and simmer on low heat for 30–35 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
  9. Uncover and simmer for a few more minutes to reduce the sauce slightly if desired.
  10. Serve hot with mashed potatoes, crusty bread, or polenta.

Notes

  • Add potatoes or mushrooms to the pan for a one-pot meal.
  • For more tang, add pickled cherry peppers or pepperoncini.
  • Boneless chicken cooks faster—reduce simmer time by 10 minutes.
  • Dish can be made ahead; flavors deepen overnight.
  • Reheat gently with added broth if sauce thickens in the fridge.

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