Description
Chef John’s Roman-Style Chicken is a delicious and flavorful dish that combines tender chicken with a rich sauce, inspired by traditional Roman cuisine.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken thighs, bone-in and skin-on
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup white wine
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon capers
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Season the chicken thighs with salt and pepper.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
- Add the chicken thighs, skin-side down, and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
- Flip the chicken and add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet.
- Cook for another 3-4 minutes until the onion is translucent.
- Pour in the white wine and chicken broth, then add the capers and herbs.
- Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook for 30-35 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
- Remove the lid and let the sauce reduce for an additional 5-10 minutes.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use homemade chicken broth.
- Feel free to substitute chicken breasts if preferred.
- Serve with crusty bread to soak up the sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Chef John's Roman-Style Chicken, Italian chicken recipe, Roman cuisine