Spicy Italian Chicken Recipe

Name: Spicy Italian Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil; 8 pieces chicken breasts or 8 pieces chicken thighs; 1 medium onion, cut into thin rings; 8 cloves garlic, sliced; 1 (35 ounce) can plum tomatoes; 1 (2 ounce) can anchovies, drained and chopped; 1/2 cup pitted olive; 1/4 cup capers, drained; 3 tablespoons chopped sun-dried tomatoes (oil packed); 1 tablespoon mixed Italian herbs; 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar; 1 pinch red pepper flakes (or more); salt and pepper

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons olive oil
8 pieces chicken breasts or 8 pieces chicken thighs
1 medium onion, cut into thin rings
8 cloves garlic, sliced
1 (35 ounce) can plum tomatoes
1 (2 ounce) can anchovies, drained and chopped
1/2 cup pitted olive
1/4 cup capers, drained
3 tablespoons chopped sun-dried tomatoes (oil packed)
1 tablespoon mixed Italian herbs
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 pinch red pepper flakes (or more)
salt and pepper

1
Heat the skillet over medium high heat, and then add the oil.
2
Brown the chicken pieces on both sides, and remove from the pan, setting aside.
3
Add the onion and garlic to the sam pan and saute until the onion is soft, 5 minutes or so.
4
Stir in the plum tomatoes with their liquid and then the remaining ingredients.
5
Return the chicken to the pan and coat well with the sauce.
6
Cover the pan and simmer on low until the chicken is tender, about 30 minutes, depending on the chicken parts.
7
The breasts will cook much quicker than the thighs, so check for doneness.

461

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons olive oil, 8 pieces chicken breasts or 8 pieces chicken thighs, 1 medium onion, cut into thin rings, 8 cloves garlic, sliced, and more.

Yes, Spicy Italian Chicken 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Spicy Italian Chicken

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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