“All’Arrabbiata” in Italian means “in an angry style,” and this one-skillet chicken dish packs a punch with a spicy sauce made from garlic, tomatoes and jalapenos.

Prep time 15 Min | Cook Time 50 Min | Serves 6

Ingredients

  • 6 Chicken Thighs
  • 6 Chicken Drumsticks
  • Fine Sicilian Sea Salt, to taste
  • Ground Black Pepper, to taste
  • 3 tbsp Imported Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1 large Red Onion, diced
  • 6 Whole Garlic Cloves, finely chopped
  • 1 1/2 tsp Crushed Red Pepper
  • 1 Bay Leaf
  • 1 large Yellow Bell Pepper, diced
  • 1 tsp Jalapeno Peppers Diced
  • 3 tbsp Double Concentrated Tomato Paste
  • 1 cup Dry White Wine
  • 1 can Organic Tomatoes (28 oz), chopped with juices reserved
  • 2 tbsp Red Wine Vinegar
  • 2 Marjoram Sprigs, plus 1 tbsp of marjoram leaves, chopped

Directions

  • Preheat oven to 400˚F and heat oil in a large skillet.
  • Season chicken with salt and pepper, then cook chicken over medium heat until lightly browned on both sides, approximately 8 minutes.
  • Transfer chicken to plate and set aside.
  • Reserve 2 tablespoons of cooking liquid from the skillet.
  • To the liquid, add onion, garlic, red pepper, and bay leaf.
  • Cook over medium heat until the onion turns translucent, stirring frequently.
  • Add yellow and jalapeno peppers and cook for approximately 2-3 minutes until tender.
  • Mix in the tomato paste, cook an additional 3 minutes and then add wine to deglaze the pan.
  • Let cook for about a minute, then add in tomatoes, vinegar, and marjoram sprigs.
  • Bring to a simmer and cook for approximately 3 minutes.
  • Place chicken in an oven-safe casserole dish and evenly pour contents of the skillet on top.
  • Bake for 30 minutes on a center rack, or until chicken is cooked through.
  • Remove marjoram and discard.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste, and top with chopped marjoram.
  • Let stand for 3-5 minutes before serving.

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