Chicken Vesuvio Recipe

Name: Chicken Vesuvio
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Note: Make this as fiery as you like by adjusting the amount of crushed red pepper.; 1 4 1/2-pound chicken, quartered, backbone removed; 1 tablespoon dried oregano; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 2 large russet potatoes (about 14 ounces each), peeled, each cut into 6 pieces); 6 large garlic cloves, peeled; 1/2 teaspoon (or more) dried crushed red pepper; 1/2 cup chicken stock or canned chicken broth; 1 cup frozen green peas, thawed; Chopped fresh parsley (optional)

Servings: persons

Note: Make this as fiery as you like by adjusting the amount of crushed red pepper.
1 4 1/2-pound chicken, quartered, backbone removed
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon garlic powder
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 large russet potatoes (about 14 ounces each), peeled, each cut into 6 pieces)
6 large garlic cloves, peeled
1/2 teaspoon (or more) dried crushed red pepper
1/2 cup chicken stock or canned chicken broth
1 cup frozen green peas, thawed
Chopped fresh parsley (optional)

1
Preheat oven to 450F.
2
Sprinkle chicken pieces generously with salt and pepper.
3
Sprinkle oregano and garlic powder over chicken; set aside.
4
Heat oil in large ovenproof pot over high heat.
5
Add potatoes and saute until golden brown, about 5 minutes.
6
Transfer potatoes to bowl.
7
Add chicken to same pot and saute until golden brown on all sides, about 10 minutes.
8
Add garlic cloves and dried crushed red pepper and saute 2 minutes.
9
Return potatoes to pot.
10
Remove pot from heat.
11
Add stock.
12
Return to medium-high heat and bring to boil.
13
Cover pot tightly; transfer to oven and bake until chicken is cooked through, about 30 minutes.
14
Add peas to pot; cover and bake 5 minutes longer.
15
Transfer chicken to platter.
16
Arrange potatoes and peas around chicken.
17
Pour sauce from pot over chicken.
18
Garnish with chopped parsley, if desired, and serve.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Note: Make this as fiery as you like by adjusting the amount of crushed red pepper., 1 4 1/2-pound chicken, quartered, backbone removed, 1 tablespoon dried oregano, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, and more.

Yes, Chicken Vesuvio falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chicken Vesuvio

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