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Spicy Mediterranean Chicken with Sausage-Stuffed Cherry Peppers

Spicy Mediterranean Chicken with Sausage-Stuffed Cherry Peppers

Cost $20, save $15

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  • 80 Min
  • 6 Servings
  • $20

INGREDIENTS

  • Meat

    • 🍗 6 (4 ounce) bone-in chicken thighs with skin
    • 6 ounces fresh Italian sausage

  • Spices and Seasonings

    • 🧂 1 tablespoon ground black pepper
    • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
    • 🧂 1 teaspoon salt
    • 1 tablespoon herbes de Provence
    • ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

  • Vegetables and Garnish

    • 18 cherry peppers in brine (such as Peppadew®)
    • 🧅 1 onion, sliced
    • 🧄 4 cloves garlic, crushed
    • 1 cup sliced pepperoncini peppers, with liquid
    • 1 (14 ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
    • ½ cup pitted kalamata olives
    • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
    • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
    • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh marjoram

  • Other

    • 2 tablespoons olive oil
    • 2 cups chicken stock

STEPS

1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

2

Place chicken thighs in a large bowl; season with black pepper, cumin, and 1 teaspoon salt. Set aside.

3

Stuff each cherry pepper generously with Italian sausage. Set aside.

4

Heat olive oil in Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Place chicken thighs, skin-side down, in pan and brown, about 5 minutes. Turn chicken over and brown other side, about 1 minute. Remove chicken from pan.

5

Cook onion in the Dutch oven with pinch of salt over medium-high heat; cook and stir until caramelized, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to medium; stir in garlic, herbes de Provence, and crushed red pepper.

6

Stir in pepperoncini and juices; cook until warmed through, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat.

7

Place chicken, skin-side up, in a single layer on top of the onions and pepperoncinis in the Dutch oven. Pour stock into the pan until almost covering the chicken.

8

Sprinkle artichoke hearts, olives, and stuffed cherry peppers over top of chicken.

9

Return to medium-high heat and bring to a simmer.

10

Cover and roast in preheated oven until sausage is cooked through and liquid is bubbling, about 1 hour.

11

Garnish with chopped basil, oregano, and marjoram.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

389

Calories

  • 25
    Protein
  • 16
    Carbs
  • 25
    Fats

💡 Use a meat thermometer to ensure the sausage stuffing reaches an internal temperature of 165°F for optimal safety.Let the dish rest for 5-10 minutes before serving to enhance the flavors.Serve with crusty bread or rice to soak up the flavorful sauce.Consider doubling the recipe for leftovers—it reheats beautifully!