Description
Indulge in the deliciousness of Chicken Puttanesca, a delightful twist on the classic Italian dish that brings together tender chicken thighs simmered in a mouthwatering tomato sauce. This recipe boasts bold umami flavors from olives, capers, and anchovies, creating a savory experience that’s perfect for family dinners or special gatherings. Easy to prepare with straightforward steps, Chicken Puttanesca is not only a crowd-pleaser but also versatile enough to pair with pasta, rice, or crusty bread. Enjoy this hearty meal that gets better with each bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 4 anchovy filets, minced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
- 1 (28 ounce) can San Marzano tomatoes, crushed by hand
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar (or chicken broth)
- 2 tablespoons capers, drained
- Fresh parsley and lemon wedges for garnish
Instructions
- Season chicken thighs generously with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat and sear chicken skin-side down until golden brown (5-6 minutes). Flip and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes.
- Remove chicken and set aside. In the same pan, add anchovies; cook until dissolved.
- Stir in garlic and tomato paste; cook until fragrant (1-2 minutes).
- Deglaze with apple vinegar; simmer until reduced by half (2-3 minutes).
- Add crushed tomatoes, olives, capers, and seasonings; bring to a simmer.
- Return chicken to the pan; cover and cook for 25-30 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Simmer uncovered for an additional 5-10 minutes to thicken sauce.
- Serve hot with lemon wedges on the side.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh with sauce (approximately 220g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 130mg