The Italian Village Chicken Vesuvio Recipe

Name: The Italian Village Chicken Vesuvio Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 fryer chicken, about 2 to 3 pounds, cut into 8 pieces (2 wings, 2 breasts, 2 legs, 2 thighs); 2 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1/3 cup olive oil; 2 cups canola oil, for frying; 3 large Idaho or russet potatoes, peeled and cut into thick wedges; 2 clove garlic, peeled and mashed; 1 tablespoon dried oregano; 1/2 cup white wine; 2 tablespoons chopped parsley leaves

Servings: persons

1
Heat oven to 400 degrees F.
2
Clean chicken, rinse with cold water and pat dry.
3
Season with salt and pepper.
4
Heat 1/3-cup olive oil in a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat.
5
When oil is hot, carefully place chicken in pan using tongs.
6
Breasts and thighs first, then the rest.
7
Brown well on all sides, remove chicken from pan.
8
Pour off all but a few tablespoons of oil.
9
Return chicken to skillet and place uncovered in preheated oven for 25 minutes, turning chicken once or twice.
10
Heat 2 cups of canola oil to 350 degrees F.
11
While chicken is cooking have potatoes peeled, wedged, rinsed and dry.
12
Carefully add wedges into hot oil, about 4 at a time.
13
Avoid crowding.
14
Fry potatoes until golden and remove and let drain on paper towel and reserve for later.
15
For the last 5 minutes of cooking for the chicken, add the cooked potatoes, garlic, oregano and wine to skillet, return to oven.
16
Remove skillet from oven to stove top after the 5 minutes, add parsley and gently turn with a spoon.
17
Remove chicken to a large platter, arrange potatoes atop the chicken and pour the pan juices over all.
18
This recipe was provided by professional chefs and has been scaled down from a bulk recipe provided by a restaurant.
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The Food Network Kitchens chefs have not tested this recipe, in the proportions indicated, and therefore, we cannot make any representation as to the results.

1352

kcal

Calories

141

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 fryer chicken, about 2 to 3 pounds, cut into 8 pieces (2 wings, 2 breasts, 2 legs, 2 thighs), 2 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon ground black pepper, 1/3 cup olive oil, and more.

Yes, The Italian Village Chicken Vesuvio Recipe 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!