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https://d1yfn1dfres2va Recipe

https://d1yfn1dfres2va Recipe

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Chef John’s Roman-style chicken recipe delivers a delicious braised chicken dish with a flavorful tomato and bell pepper sauce, perfect for serving over olive oil mashed potatoes.

Ingredients

Chicken:

  • 6 large bone-in skin-on chicken thighs (about 2 ½ to 3 pounds)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 2 ½ 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

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. Prepare Chicken: Cut two slits through the skin of each chicken thigh, season with oil, salt, pepper, cayenne, and herbs. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  2. Cook Chicken: Brown chicken in a skillet, then set aside.
  3. Make Sauce: Sauté onions, garlic, capers, and anchovy. Deglaze with wine, add tomatoes, water, and bouillon. Add peppers and prosciutto.
  4. Bake: Place chicken on top of the sauce, bake until cooked through and browned.
  5. Serve: Garnish with parsley and serve over olive oil mashed potatoes.

Notes

  • You can marinate the chicken overnight for more flavor.
  • Adjust salt and pepper according to your taste preferences.
  • Feel free to customize the herbs in the seasoning blend.

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