CHICKEN SCARPARIELLO: A Sweet and Savory Delight!
Chicken Scarpariello is a sweet and savory Italian-American dish featuring chicken thighs cooked with bell peppers, garlic, and a tangy sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 40 min
- Total Time: 55 min
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 red & 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 1 small onion, sliced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp oregano
- ½ tsp chili flakes
- ½ tsp black pepper
- Salt to taste
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 tbsp white vinegar
- 1 tsp honey
- 2 tbsp parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Season thighs with salt and pepper. Sear in oil over medium heat until golden (5–6 min per side).
- Add peppers, onion, and garlic. Sauté until softened. Stir in oregano and chili flakes.
- Add broth, vinegar, and honey. Stir to combine.
- Return chicken to the pan. Cover and simmer 25–30 minutes until cooked through.
- Uncover and simmer 5 more minutes to thicken. Garnish with parsley.
Notes
- Serve with crusty bread to soak up the sauce.
- You can add potatoes for a heartier meal.
- Adjust the heat by adding more chili flakes if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg