Boozy One-Pot Italian Chicken
This easy-to-make one-pot Italian chicken recipe is brimming with flavor, featuring tender chicken drumsticks, rich prosciutto, and a blend of aromatic vegetables, all infused with a delicious boozy sauce. Perfect for a family meal, this dish promises to become a regular favorite.
Ingredients
- 10 chicken drumsticks
- 100 g prosciutto torn into strips
- 200 g cherry tomatoes halved
- 1 red bell pepper thinly sliced
- 10 small shallots peeled
- 5 sun-dried tomatoes finely chopped
- 3 tbsp sun-dried peppers cut into strips
- 2 whole garlic cloves
- 150 ml dry white wine
- 1 tbsp white wine vinegar
- 1 tbsp English mustard
- 2 tbsp port
- 2 tbsp brandy
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1-2 tbsp chopped parsley
- Lemon zest for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 170°C (340°F).
- In a measuring jug, combine the dry white wine, white wine vinegar, mustard, port, and brandy. Set aside.
- Place the chicken drumsticks, prosciutto, cherry tomatoes, shallots, bell pepper, sun-dried tomatoes, sun-dried peppers, and garlic in a large, ovenproof dish with a lid. Season generously with salt and pepper, and toss to mix the ingredients evenly.
- Pour the prepared wine mixture over the chicken and vegetables, ensuring an even distribution. Drizzle with extra-virgin olive oil.
- Cover the dish and cook for 1 hour, allowing the flavors to meld together.
- After an hour, remove the lid and continue cooking for an additional 30 minutes, or until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through.
- Once ready, sprinkle the dish with freshly chopped parsley and a touch of lemon zest before serving. This dish pairs wonderfully with rice or a light salad for a complete meal.