Chicken Vesuvio Recipe

Chicken Vesuvio Recipe

Chicken Vesuvio is a classic dish that originated in Chicago. It is typically made with chicken pieces, potatoes, and green peas that are cooked in garlic, white wine, and chicken broth. The dish is finished with a sprinkling of dried oregano and fresh parsley.

The name “Vesuvio” comes from the fact that the dish is traditionally served in a deep dish or casserole, similar to the shape of a volcano.

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Ingredients:
3 pounds of leg quarters
10 whole garlic cloves
2 cups white wine
16 Potato wedges
Kosher salt
Black pepper
1 sprig fresh oregano
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 cup sweet peas
Grapeseed oil

Directions:
1. Preheat the oven to 400F.
2. In a large Dutch oven, heat oil over medium heat.
3. Season chicken with salt and pepper and place skin side to sear for 4-minutes.
4. Flip chicken and sear for an additional 4-minutes.
5. Remove the chicken and add the potatoes. Sauté for 7-minutes until they are lightly browned on each side.
6. Add the garlic cloves and caramelize for 2-minutes.
7. Deglaze the pan with the white wine, scraping up any bits that were stuck in the pan.
8. Stir in 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon pepper and add the chicken back (skin side up.)
9. Cook the chicken in the oven for 30-minutes (until internal temperature reaches 165F.)
10. Once the chicken is done cooking, return the pan to the stovetop and simmer.
11. Add the butter and peas and cook until a smooth sauce has formed.
12. Remove the chicken and potatoes from the pan and pour the sauce over the top of them to serve.

Wine Pairings:
We preface all of our wine pairing suggestions by letting you know that it’s really a matter of personal taste. While we do offer our opinions and why we selected a specific varietal, there is no right or wrong answer when pairing a wine with your dinner.

Pinot Grigio Wine
This Chicken Vesuvio recipe is a nice dish that I would pair with a Pinot Grigio. A Pinot Grigio is also a medium to full-bodied wine, with a rather low acidity and fairly neutral aromas. Follow the link to our wine review site to find our favorite Pinot Grigio wines-LetsHaveWine.com

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