Description
This Perfect Chicken Vesuvio recipe delivers a comforting, flavorful Italian-American classic featuring tender chicken thighs and drumsticks simmered with baby potatoes, garlic, white wine, and fresh herbs. The dish is browned on the stovetop and then oven-baked, resulting in golden, juicy chicken and perfectly cooked potatoes infused with aromatic rosemary and oregano.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 4 chicken thighs
- 4 chicken drumsticks
- Salt and pepper to taste
Other Ingredients
- 2 cups baby potatoes
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 cup white wine
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh oregano, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 400°F (200°C) to prepare for baking the chicken and potatoes later.
- Heat the olive oil: Place a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat and pour in the olive oil, warming it until shimmering.
- Season and brown the chicken: Season the chicken thighs and drumsticks with salt and pepper. Add them to the skillet and brown each side for 5-7 minutes until golden to lock in flavor.
- Add garlic and herbs: Stir in the minced garlic, chopped rosemary, and chopped oregano to the skillet, allowing them to release their aromas.
- Pour in white wine and simmer: Pour the white wine into the skillet and bring it to a gentle simmer, deglazing the pan to infuse the chicken with flavor.
- Add baby potatoes: Nestle the baby potatoes around the chicken pieces in the skillet so they can cook evenly with the chicken.
- Bake in the oven: Transfer the entire skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes until the chicken is fully cooked through and the potatoes are tender.
- Serve warm: Remove from oven and serve hot, garnished with extra fresh herbs if desired for an added burst of freshness.
Notes
- Ensure the skillet is oven-safe before transferring to the oven to avoid damage.
- Use fresh herbs for the best flavor; dried can be substituted but reduce quantity to 1 teaspoon each.
- Baby potatoes can be substituted with halved small red potatoes if needed.
- White wine can be replaced with chicken broth for an alcohol-free version.
- Chicken is done when internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
