Best 9 Best Chicken Vesuvio Recipes

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**Chicken Vesuvio: A Culinary Symphony of Italian Aromas and Flavors**

Prepare to embark on a tantalizing culinary journey as we present Chicken Vesuvio, a dish that embodies the vibrant spirit of Italian cuisine. Originating from the bustling streets of Naples, this delectable dish has captivated taste buds for generations with its harmonious blend of savory chicken, succulent potatoes, and a symphony of aromatic herbs. Our comprehensive guide features an array of Chicken Vesuvio recipes, each carefully curated to guide you in recreating this classic dish in the comfort of your own kitchen. From traditional techniques to innovative twists, our recipes cater to diverse culinary preferences, ensuring an unforgettable dining experience. Get ready to immerse yourself in the enticing aromas of garlic, oregano, and rosemary as you embark on this culinary adventure.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

THE ITALIAN VILLAGE CHICKEN VESUVIO RECIPE



The Italian Village Chicken Vesuvio Recipe image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 55m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

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

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Clean chicken, rinse with cold water and pat dry. Season with salt and pepper. Heat 1/3-cup olive oil in a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat. When oil is hot, carefully place chicken in pan using tongs. Breasts and thighs first, then the rest. Brown well on all sides, remove chicken from pan. Pour off all but a few tablespoons of oil. Return chicken to skillet and place uncovered in preheated oven for 25 minutes, turning chicken once or twice.
  • Heat 2 cups of canola oil to 350 degrees F.
  • While chicken is cooking have potatoes peeled, wedged, rinsed and dry. Carefully add wedges into hot oil, about 4 at a time. Avoid crowding. Fry potatoes until golden and remove and let drain on paper towel and reserve for later.
  • For the last 5 minutes of cooking for the chicken, add the cooked potatoes, garlic, oregano and wine to skillet, return to oven.
  • Remove skillet from oven to stove top after the 5 minutes, add parsley and gently turn with a spoon.
  • Remove chicken to a large platter, arrange potatoes atop the chicken and pour the pan juices over all.

CLASSIC CHICKEN VESUVIO



Classic Chicken Vesuvio image

This chicken vesuvio dish cooks in a luscious white wine sauce. It starts on the stovetop and completes baking in the oven. For even faster preparation, use an oven-safe skillet.

Provided by thedailygourmet

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Thigh Recipes

Time 1h55m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 15

10 skin-on, bone-in chicken thighs
1 ½ teaspoons dried oregano, divided
1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder, divided
1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon grapeseed oil, or more as needed
1 ½ pounds baby potatoes, halved
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 ½ cups white wine, divided
1 ½ cups chicken broth, divided
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
½ cup whipping cream
1 small lemon, juiced
1 cup frozen peas

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Season chicken thighs with 1 teaspoon oregano, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  • Heat a large, heavy skillet over medium-high heat and add grapeseed oil. Brown chicken in the hot oil, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer chicken pieces to a plate.
  • Sprinkle potatoes with remaining 1/2 teaspoon oregano and 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder. Add potatoes to the hot skillet and cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally to ensure all sides are browned, 6 to 8 minutes. Transfer potatoes and chicken to a large roasting pan.
  • Cook minced garlic in the hot skillet over medium-high heat until golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes. Pour 1 cup white wine into the pan and bring to a boil while scraping the browned bits off the bottom of the pan using a wooden spoon. Add 1 cup chicken broth. Allow sauce to reduce, 7 to 10 minutes. Pour over chicken and potatoes.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour.
  • During the last 25 minutes of baking, melt butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Add flour and stir to create a roux. Add remaining 1/2 cup wine, 1/2 cup chicken broth, and whipping cream. Stir until sauce has incorporated and thickened slightly, 7 to 10 minutes. Add lemon juice. Set sauce aside.
  • Stir peas into the roasting pan and continue baking until peas are heated through and chicken is no longer pink at the bone, about 15 minutes more. Remove from oven and pour sauce over chicken.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 616.8 calories, Carbohydrate 30.5 g, Cholesterol 157.1 mg, Fat 33.6 g, Fiber 4.6 g, Protein 36.9 g, SaturatedFat 12.8 g, Sodium 859.2 mg, Sugar 3.4 g

CLASSIC CHICAGO CHICKEN VESUVIO



Classic Chicago Chicken Vesuvio image

In the crowded world of Chicago Italian joint chicken dishes, there are always so many to choose from: piccata, marsala, scaloppine al limone, francese, parmigiana, and bocconcini, to name a few staples. And there's usually at least one dish named after a real guy...like Chicken a la Tony Ocean, Al Pimonte Ford Chicken, or Chicken Uncle Gino. But if you order a Chicken Uncle Gino or any namesake chicken, you're basically getting chicken vesuvio, with additional ingredients like crumbled sausage and maybe some freshly chopped parsley. That's why chicken vesuvio is king of the chicken mountain. It really is a lovely dish when done right: bright and zesty while still rich and succulent. Like most roasted chicken dishes, it's best when the skin is nicely rendered and crispy with a fair coating of almost-crunchy dried Italian seasoning. The fresh lemon and white wine give the dish a punch of life. The addition of peas is not exactly traditional, but they really tie the room together with their bursts of sweetness.This dish pairs well with sausage pizza and a big 'ol salad!

Provided by Jeff Mauro, host of Sandwich King

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h40m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (4 pound) skin-on, bone-in chicken pieces, patted dry (2 breasts, 2 thighs, 2 drums, 2 wings)
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing
1 pound medium russet potatoes, unpeeled, cut into wedges about 1/8th of each potato
6 garlic cloves, smashed
2 fresh thyme sprigs
2 fresh oregano sprigs
1 cup dry white wine, such as Pinot Grigio
2 tablespoons Italian seasoning
1 cup frozen peas, thawed
Zest and juice of 1 lemon
1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Season chicken liberally with salt and pepper. In a large cast-iron skillet, add 1 tablespoon oil and heat over medium heat. Working in batches, sear the chicken pieces, flipping only once, until golden brown on both sides, 2 to 3 minutes on each side. Remove the seared chicken to a plate or sheet pan and set aside.
  • Add 3 tablespoons oil to the skillet and place the potato wedges cut side down in the skillet. Season with salt and pepper. Sear until lightly golden, about 6 minutes, then flip and sear the other cut side for 6 minutes. Remove the potatoes to a plate or sheet pan and set aside.
  • Add 1 tablespoon oil and the garlic to the skillet and let the garlic flavor infuse into the oil without the garlic coloring, 30 seconds. Add the thyme, oregano, and wine and bring to a simmer.
  • Return the potatoes to the skillet in a single layer and top with the chicken, skin side up. Brush the chicken with a little more oil and season with salt. Sprinkle a generous amount of the Italian seasoning all over the tops of the chicken. Roast the chicken and potatoes in the oven for 35 to 40 minutes, until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F.
  • Remove skillet from the oven, add the peas and let them heat through. Let the chicken cool for 10 minutes. Pour the lemon juice over the top and top with the zest and parsley.

CHICAGO'S CHICKEN VESUVIO



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This Chicago original is a one-pan dish that starts on the stove and finishes in the oven. It's made with browned chicken-on-the-bone pieces, baked with garlic, onion, and yukon gold potato wedges sopped in white wine. Garnish with a lovely pan sauce and peas (or baby lima beans yummm!). Once an economic meal named for Mt. Vesuvio near Naples, it has turned into a signature Chicago dish that you'll absolutely love.

Provided by Diana71

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Thigh Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 pounds bone-in, skin-on chicken pieces
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
¼ cup olive oil
2 cups Yukon Gold potato wedges
½ onion, chopped
5 cloves garlic, sliced
⅔ cup dry white wine
⅔ cup chicken stock
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
1 tablespoon butter, or more as needed
½ cup frozen peas

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Dry chicken pieces well and season liberally with salt and pepper.
  • Warm olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium heat and add chicken, skin-side down. Cook until chicken is browned and skin is crisp, 5 to 7 minutes. Turn over and cook until golden brown on the other side, an additional 4 to 5 minutes. Remove chicken and set aside.
  • Add potatoes, onion, and garlic to the skillet and cook until onion is translucent and potato wedges are starting to brown nicely on cut sides, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove vegetables from skillet and set aside.
  • Pour wine into skillet and cook until reduced to 1/2 volume. Deglaze the pan by scraping chicken bits and other browned bits up. Return potatoes, onion, and garlic to the skillet. Add chicken stock, parsley, and Italian seasoning. Stir to combine. Add chicken pieces on top.
  • Cover and transfer to the preheated oven. Roast until chicken is cooked through and no longer pink at the bone, about 45 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
  • Return the skillet to stove and remove chicken and vegetables, leaving liquid. Bring to a simmer. Add butter and stir until smooth, about 5 minutes. Salt and pepper to taste. Add peas to sauce and cook 1 to 2 minutes longer. Serve chicken atop potato wedges and garnish with pan sauce and peas.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 305.6 calories, Carbohydrate 12.2 g, Cholesterol 81.4 mg, Fat 16.4 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 23.2 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 174.4 mg, Sugar 1.4 g

CHICKEN VESUVIO



Chicken Vesuvio image

No one really knows who invented chicken Vesuvio, a roast chicken and potato dish in white wine sauce named after Mount Vesuvius, the volcano in Campania, Italy. Some believe the dish first appeared on the menu at Vesuvio, a well-known Chicago restaurant in the 1930s; others believe it's a riff on the roast chicken dishes that grandmothers in Southern Italy have been making for hundreds of years. (The truth is probably somewhere in the middle.) Whatever its origins, Chicagoans claim it as their own, and you can find it at almost every Italian-American restaurant in the Windy City. The dish always includes plenty of oregano and lemon juice, and usually a scattering of fresh or frozen peas for color. We reached out to La Scarola, one of the most popular Italian-American restaurants in Chicago, for their recipe, and then we adapted it for home cooks. Serve it with plenty of crusty bread, for sopping up the mouthwatering sauce.

Provided by Margaux Laskey

Categories     dinner, weeknight, main course

Time 1h

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 large russet potatoes (about 2 1/4 pounds), scrubbed, halved lengthwise, then cut into long 1-inch-wide wedges
5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
3 pounds bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 8 thighs)
Kosher salt and black pepper
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into 4 slices
6 to 8 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1 1/4 cups chicken stock
1/4 cup dry white wine
1 cup fresh or frozen green peas
1/2 lemon, juiced
Chopped Italian parsley, for serving
Crusty bread, for serving

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 425 degrees. In a 9-by-13-inch baking dish, toss the potato wedges with 3 tablespoons olive oil and 1/2 teaspoon oregano. Season with salt and pepper. Spread the potatoes out in an even layer. (It's OK if some overlap). Bake, tossing gently once halfway through cooking, until the edges begin to brown, and the potatoes can be pierced with a fork but are still quite firm, about 30 minutes. (They'll finish cooking with the chicken.)
  • While potatoes roast, prepare the chicken: Season the chicken with salt, pepper and the remaining 1 teaspoon oregano. In a large 12-inch skillet, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium-high until it shimmers. Working in batches if necessary, cook the chicken, skin-side down, until it is golden brown, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer the chicken to a plate.
  • Reduce heat to medium-low, add the butter and garlic to the skillet and cook until the butter is melted and the garlic is fragrant and just beginning to brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the chicken stock and wine to the skillet, bring to a simmer and cook for 2 minutes. Add the peas. Pour the mixture evenly over the potatoes, then gently stir to combine. Place chicken on top of the cooked potato mixture, skin-side up. Drizzle any reserved chicken juices on top.
  • Bake until the chicken is cooked through and the potatoes are tender, 20 to 25 minutes. Turn on the oven's broiler function, and broil until the chicken skin is golden brown and crisp, 1 to 2 minutes. Drizzle with lemon juice, and sprinkle with parsley. Serve immediately, with plenty of the pan juices spooned over the chicken and potatoes, and crusty bread on the side.

CHICKEN VESUVIO



Chicken Vesuvio image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 50m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 ounces frozen peas, blanched
1 chicken, jointed
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
2 teaspoons oregano
2 teaspoons granulated garlic
1 large baking potatoes, like russets
6 tablespoons olive oil
2 large garlic cloves, whole
1 cup dry white wine
2 teaspoons parsley, chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. To blanch peas, place in boiling water for 1 minute (1 teaspoon of sugar added brings out sweetness). Joint chicken into 4 pieces and season well with salt, pepper, oregano and granulated garlic. Peel potato and cut into quarters; saute in olive oil until golden brown; set aside. In 10-inch skillet, bring olive oil to 300 degrees or almost to boiling point. Add garlic cloves; cook for 2 minutes to release flavor. Add chicken; saute lightly on both sides until golden brown. Add potatoes and then deglaze pan with white wine. Bake for 20 to 30 minutes. Place chicken on serving plate and arrange potatoes around chicken. Pour the sauce from the pan over chicken and add peas. Garnish plate with parsley and serve.

CLASSIC CHICAGO CHICKEN VESUVIO



Classic Chicago Chicken Vesuvio image

Provided by Jeff Mauro, host of Sandwich King

Categories     main-dish

Time 3h20m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup granulated sugar
Kosher salt
1 whole chicken (between 3 and 4 pounds), broken down into breasts, wings and thigh-leg pieces (leaving thighs and legs attached)
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
Freshly cracked black pepper
1 pound russet potatoes, cut into wedges
6 cloves garlic
1/2 cup dry white wine
Zest of 1 lemon plus juice of 1/2 lemon
4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
1 cup frozen peas, thawed
1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped

Steps:

  • In a large mixing bowl or liquid measuring cup, combine the sugar, 1 cup salt and 6 cups room-temperature water. Gently stir until the salt and sugar are dissolved.
  • Place the chicken pieces in a large ziptop bag inside of a bowl. Pour the brine over the chicken, close the ziptop bag and refrigerate for at least 2 hours and up to overnight.
  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with paper towels.
  • Place the brined chicken on the lined baking sheet. Pat the chicken with additional paper towels until the skin is completely dry.
  • Place a 12-inch cast-iron skillet over high heat and add the oil. Season both sides of the chicken pieces with the Italian seasoning and some salt and pepper. Sear the chicken, flipping only once, until golden brown and crispy, 2 to 3 minutes per side. If the skillet is not large enough to accommodate all the chicken with space in between the pieces, sear the chicken in 2 batches. Set the chicken aside.
  • Place the potato wedges cut-side down in the hot skillet. Sear until light golden, about 6 minutes, then flip and sear the other cut side for 6 minutes more. Turn off the heat and add the chicken back to the skillet, nestling the pieces among the potato wedges. Add 3 of the garlic cloves to the skillet and transfer to the oven. Roast until the chicken and potatoes are cooked through, 35 to 40 minutes.
  • Transfer the chicken and potatoes to a serving platter and cover with aluminum foil; discard the garlic cloves. Place the skillet over medium-high heat and add the wine to deglaze. Reduce the wine, scraping up any brown bits from the bottom of the skillet, about 2 minutes. Grate the remaining 3 cloves garlic into the skillet. Reduce the heat to medium low and add the lemon zest and juice. Tablespoon by tablespoon, melt in the butter until the sauce is slightly thickened and smooth. Stir in the peas and warm in the butter sauce for 30 seconds more. Pour the hot sauce over the chicken and potatoes. Sprinkle with chopped parsley and serve immediately.

CHICKEN VESUVIO



Chicken Vesuvio image

Healthy, flavorful marinated, then baked chicken dish featuring potatoes, fresh lemon juice, garlic, mushrooms, and olives.

Provided by ISYBEL

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes     Healthy

Time 1h55m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 medium new potatoes, quartered
4 (6 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
2 teaspoons olive oil
¼ cup fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons fresh rosemary, minced
1 teaspoon minced garlic
salt and pepper to taste
⅛ cup green onions, chopped
⅛ cup pitted black olives, sliced
½ cup mushrooms, sliced

Steps:

  • Place potatoes and chicken in a casserole dish. Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice. Then sprinkle with rosemary, garlic, salt, and pepper. Cover, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Sprinkle green onions over chicken.
  • Bake, covered, in preheated oven for 30 minutes. Remove, and add olives and mushrooms. Return to oven, and bake for 30 minutes. Transfer chicken and vegetables to platter, and pour pan juices on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 468.5 calories, Carbohydrate 58.3 g, Cholesterol 98.8 mg, Fat 5.3 g, Fiber 7.5 g, Protein 46.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 170.2 mg, Sugar 3.1 g

HARRY'S SIGNATURE CHICKEN VESUVIO (BONE-IN)



Harry's Signature Chicken Vesuvio (Bone-In) image

from Harry Caray's Restaurant Cookbook, the official homeplate of the Chicago cubs. It was voted Best Chicken Vesuvio in the city. It is a satisfying meal of chicken baked to utmost succulence encased in a red-gold crust of lush skin that slides from the meat as the meat slides off its the bone. Number of servings depends on your appetite.

Provided by Pneuma

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h30m

Yield 16 pieces, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup frozen peas
2 (4 lb) whole roasting chickens, cleaned
4 large idaho russet potatoes
1/2 cup olive oil
10 whole garlic cloves
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon oregano
1 tablespoon granulated garlic
1/3 cup chopped parsley
1 1/2 cups white wine
1 1/2 cups homemade chicken stock or 1 1/2 cups equivalent amount canned low sodium chicken broth

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
  • Blanch the peas by putting them in boiling water 1 minute.
  • Joint each chicken into 8 pieces.
  • Peel the potatoes and cut them into quarters lengthwise. In a large roasting pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the potatoes and garlic cloves and sautee the potatoes until golden brown, stirring so they cook evenly. Remove the garlic cloves from the roasting pan and discard them. Remove the potatoes and set aside.
  • Add the chicken to the pan and sautee lightly on both sides of each piece until it is golden brown.
  • Deglaze the pan with the wine and reduce by half.
  • Return the potatoes to the pan. Season the potatoes and chicken with the salt, pepper, oregano, granulated garlic, and parsley. Add the chicken stock and transfer the pan to the oven for 45 minutes or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 155 degrees.
  • Place the chicken on a serving plate and arrange the potatoes around the chicken. Pour the sauce from the pan over the chicken and sprinkle the peas on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 2644.3, Fat 172.1, SaturatedFat 45.2, Cholesterol 663.3, Sodium 1597.3, Carbohydrate 81, Fiber 11.8, Sugar 7.4, Protein 169.8

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: Fresh, free-range chicken, flavorful potatoes, and ripe vegetables will make all the difference in the final dish.
  • Season the chicken generously: Don't be afraid to use a lot of garlic, oregano, and basil. These herbs will infuse the chicken with flavor and help to create a delicious sauce.
  • Cook the chicken until it is cooked through: Use a meat thermometer to ensure that the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F before serving.
  • Roast the potatoes and vegetables until they are tender and browned: This will give them a nice caramelized flavor and help to soak up the delicious sauce.
  • Serve the chicken vesuvio immediately: This dish is best enjoyed fresh out of the oven. Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

Chicken vesuvio is a classic Italian dish that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. With its flavorful chicken, tender potatoes, and roasted vegetables, it's the perfect meal for any occasion. So next time you're looking for a delicious and satisfying dish, give chicken vesuvio a try. You won't be disappointed!

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