SPICY MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN WITH SAUSAGE-STUFFED CHERRY PEPPERS

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This is an intense food experience, not for the bland palates of the world: succulent chicken thighs, artichoke hearts, olive, pepperoncini, and sausage-stuffed cherry peppers!

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes

Time 1h55m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 19

6 (4 ounce) bone-in chicken thighs with skin
1 tablespoon ground black pepper
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt
18 cherry peppers in brine (such as Peppadew®)
6 ounces fresh Italian sausage
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, sliced
1 pinch salt
4 cloves garlic, crushed
1 tablespoon herbes de Provence
½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 cup sliced pepperoncini peppers, with liquid
2 cups chicken stock
1 (14 ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
½ cup pitted kalamata olives
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
1 tablespoon chopped fresh marjoram

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Place chicken thighs in a large bowl; season with black pepper, cumin, and 1 teaspoon salt. Set aside.
  • Stuff each cherry pepper generously with Italian sausage. Set aside.
  • Heat olive oil in Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Place chicken thighs, skin-side down, in pan and brown, about 5 minutes. Turn chicken over and brown other side, about 1 minute. Remove chicken from pan.
  • Cook onion in the Dutch oven with pinch of salt over medium-high heat; cook and stir until caramelized, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to medium; stir in garlic, herbes de Provence, and crushed red pepper.
  • Stir in pepperoncini and juices; cook until warmed through, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat.
  • Place chicken, skin-side up, in a single layer on top of the onions and pepperoncinis in the Dutch oven. Pour stock into the pan until almost covering the chicken.
  • Sprinkle artichoke hearts, olives, and stuffed cherry peppers over top of chicken.
  • Return to medium-high heat and bring to a simmer.
  • Cover and roast in preheated oven until sausage is cooked through and liquid is bubbling, about 1 hour.
  • Garnish with chopped basil, oregano, and marjoram.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 389.4 calories, Carbohydrate 15.7 g, Cholesterol 75.3 mg, Fat 25.2 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 25 g, SaturatedFat 6.2 g, Sodium 2487.2 mg, Sugar 3.1 g

masood anjum
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This is a great recipe for a party or potluck. It's easy to make ahead of time and it can be served warm or cold. I always get rave reviews when I make this dish.


Ale_ gacha_official
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I'm not a big fan of spicy food, but this dish wasn't too spicy for me. The cherry peppers added a nice flavor without being overpowering. I would definitely make this dish again.


Md.Sahadat Sahadat
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I usually make a big batch of chicken on the weekend and then use it to make this dish during the week. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always delicious.


slman farsi
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I love this recipe! The chicken is always juicy and flavorful, and the sausage-stuffed cherry peppers are the perfect addition. I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


J0eYT (yourselfyt on twitch)
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's easy to make and the chicken and sausage are always cooked perfectly. I usually serve it with rice, but it would also be good with pasta or potatoes.


Mizanur Rahaman
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I'm not usually a big fan of chicken, but this dish was amazing! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sausage-stuffed cherry peppers added a nice kick. I will definitely be making this again.


namatovu patriciatracy
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This was my first time making this dish and it turned out great! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the sausage-stuffed cherry peppers were delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Roni Ahamed masum
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a success. The chicken is always cooked perfectly and the sausage-stuffed cherry peppers are the perfect addition. I highly recommend this recipe!


Noman Computer
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I made this dish for my friends and they loved it! The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the sausage-stuffed cherry peppers added a nice kick. I will definitely be making this again.


ludy Heart's
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This is a great recipe! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sausage-stuffed cherry peppers were a nice touch. I served it with rice and it was a hit with my family.


K Ww
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the sausage-stuffed cherry peppers were delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Luwsandawga Batbaatar
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The chicken is always cooked perfectly and the sausage-stuffed cherry peppers are the perfect addition. This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal or a special occasion.


smoke14
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This is one of my favorite recipes! I love the way the chicken and sausage complement each other. The cherry peppers add a nice touch of heat, and the sauce is delicious. I always serve this with rice.


Saadit Education TV
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I made this for a party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination of the chicken and sausage. I will definitely be making this again.


Shari Baba
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This dish was a hit with my family! The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the sausage-stuffed cherry peppers added a nice kick. I'll definitely be making this again.