Chicken Vesuvius ![]()
(makes 4 servings)
contributed by: Sam Aulson samantics@sbcglobal.net
| 1/2 cup | frozen peas |
| 2 | chickens, jointed |
| 2 tsp | Salt |
| 2 tsp | Black pepper |
| 4 tsp | oregano |
| 4 tsp | garlic, minced |
| 2 large | baking potatoes |
| 1/2 cup | olive oil |
| 4 large | garlic cloves, whole |
| 2 cups | dry white wine |
| 4 tsp | parsley, chopped |
| 1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F |
| 2. Cut chicken into 8 pieces |
| 3. Season liberally with salt, pepper, oregano and granulated garlic |
| 4. In skillet, bring olive oil almost to boiling point |
| 5. Add garlic cloves; cook 2 minutes to release flavor, then reduce heat |
| 6. Peel potatoes, cut into quarters, sauté in olive oil until golden brown |
| 7. Set aside in large casserole dish |
| 8. Sauté peas lightly, then remove to join potatoes |
| 9. Add chicken; sauté lightly on both sides until golden brown |
| 10. Remove to casserole and bake for 20 to 30 minutes |
| 11. While chicken mixture cooks deglaze sauté pan with white wine |
| 12. Place chicken on serving plate, arrange potato/pea mixture around chicken |
| 13. Pour sauce from the pan over chicken |
| 14. Garnish plate with parsley and serve |