Skillet Chicken with Tomatoes and Thyme
Prep Time: 5 min
Cook Time: 30 min
Total Time: 35 min
Servings: 4
RECIPE INGREDIENTS
- 1 large whole chicken (3 to 5 lb)
- 4 tsp Filippo Berio Olive Oil
- 2 garlic cloves
- 5 small to medium shallots, peeled
- 1 fresh thyme sprig
- 1 cup dry white wine
- 1/4 cup white vinegar
- 1 can (20 oz) whole tomatoes, peeled and seeded
- 3 oz piquillo peppers
- Freshly ground pepper
- Salt
RECIPE DIRECTIONS
- Cut chicken into 8 pieces; halve breasts. Heat olive oil in large skillet set over medium-high heat. Brown chicken, garlic and shallots, turning chicken to crisp skin all over.
- Add thyme leaves to skillet; discard stem. Pour in wine and vinegar; increase heat to reduce wine. Add tomatoes and piquillo peppers; season with pepper. Reduce heat, cover and cook for 30 minutes or until chicken is cooked through. Season salt to taste.
Tip: This classic dish is great with white rice, but it would also complement roasted potatoes.
Recipe provided by Joseph Ciminera