It’s that time of the month again to feature one of the talented Chefs @ Escalate and February’s feature is Jasmine Jenkins! Jasmine chose to higlight a recipe for Chicken Scarpariello and we think it looks delish. Jasmine says: “This is one of my favorite recipes to make for dinner parties. Chicken Scarpareillo has such rich, yet homey flavors. Cook this for anyone, and they will believe you are a Top Chef. Serve with polenta and your favorite green vegetable. I suggest grilled asparagus or swiss chard.”
Ingredients:
8 small skinless, boneless chicken thighs (2 pounds) – Jasmine suggests replacing thighs with halved chicken breasts!
Salt and freshly ground pepper
All-purpose flour, for dusting
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
8 garlic cloves, halved lengthwise and lightly smashed
4 large rosemary sprigs, broken into 2-inch pieces
2 cups chicken stock or low-sodium broth
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 cup Peppadew peppers or other pickled peppers, sliced
Directions:
1. Season the chicken with salt and pepper and dust with flour. In a large skillet, heat the oil until shimmering. Add the chicken and cook over high heat, turning once, until browned and crusty on both sides, about 10 minutes. Add the garlic and rosemary and cook for 3 minutes, until the garlic is lightly browned. Transfer the chicken to a platter, leaving the rosemary and garlic in the skillet.
2. Add the stock to the skillet and cook over high heat, scraping up any browned bits, until reduced by half, about 5 minutes. Add the lemon juice and butter and swirl until emulsified. Return the chicken and any accumulated juices to the skillet. Add the peppers and cook, turning the chicken until coated in the sauce, about 3 minutes. Transfer the chicken and sauce to the platter and serve.
Thanks, Jasmine!