Description
Classic Chicken Vesuvio: A skillet dinner of crispy garlic-herb chicken thighs, bronzed potatoes, and sweet peas in a rich, wine-free sauce. Halal-friendly and fully one-pan, this Italian-inspired dish brings bold flavor to weeknights or gatherings. Expect tender meat, golden potatoes, and a bright parsley-lemon finish in about 45 minutes, with easy cleanup and restaurant-worthy comfort—made halal by using grape juice and vinegar.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 1 lb baby potatoes, halved
- 1 cup peas (fresh or frozen)
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 tbsp white grape juice + 1 tsp white vinegar (halal swap for wine)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp dried thyme
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp salt
- Fresh parsley and lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Season chicken thighs with salt, pepper, oregano, and thyme. Sear skin-side down until golden and crisp, then flip and cook the other side. Remove and set aside.
- Add the baby potatoes to the skillet and cook until lightly browned.
- Stir in the garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the chicken broth, white grape juice, and vinegar. Bring to a simmer.
- Return the chicken to the pan, nestling it between the potatoes.
- Cover and cook on low for 20–25 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and the potatoes are tender.
- Add the peas and cook uncovered for 3–4 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and a squeeze of lemon before serving.
Notes
- Halal-friendly version uses white grape juice and vinegar instead of wine.
- One-pan method minimizes cleanup while delivering rich, Italian-inspired flavors.
- Feel free to substitute bone-in thighs with boneless if desired, adjusting cooking time.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet; stovetop braise
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 140 mg
Keywords: Classic Chicken Vesuvio, halal vesuvio, one-pan dinner, garlic chicken, potatoes, peas, Italian skillet, weeknight dinner