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Chicken Vesuvio

Chicken Vesuvio

  • Author: Andy
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Total Time: 60 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Roasting
  • Cuisine: Italian-American
  • Diet: Low Lactose

Description

A comforting one-pan dish with crispy roasted chicken, tender potatoes, and bright green peas, all coated in a light garlic lemon sauce that brings everything together beautifully.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1.2 kg chicken pieces
  • 700 g Yukon gold potatoes
  • 150 g green peas
  • 6 garlic cloves
  • 60 ml olive oil
  • 240 ml chicken broth
  • 1 whole lemon
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 200°C.
  2. Season the chicken with salt, black pepper, and oregano, and toss the potatoes with olive oil and a pinch of salt.
  3. Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat.
  4. Sear the chicken until golden, then add potatoes and garlic around it.
  5. Pour in chicken broth and transfer the skillet to the oven, roast for 35 minutes.
  6. Add peas and a squeeze of lemon juice, then cook for another 10 minutes.
  7. Let it rest briefly, then serve warm with pan juices.

Notes

  • Pat the chicken dry before cooking for crispier skin.
  • Add peas toward the end to keep them bright and tender.
  • Do not overcrowd the pan to ensure even roasting.
  • Use fresh lemon juice for best flavor.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 portion
  • Calories: 520
  • Sugar: 3 g
  • Sodium: 620 mg
  • Fat: 28 g
  • Saturated Fat: 6 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 30 g
  • Fiber: 4 g
  • Protein: 38 g
  • Cholesterol: 120 mg

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