Poultry

Calabrian Spicy Chicken

This spicy chicken recipe with sweet peppers, ripe tomatoes and fresh aromatic herbs is a delicious take on a hearty Calabrian classic. Serve with a green salad and rosemary potatoes for a fabulously tasty supper the whole family will love!
Cook with:
Filippo Berio Mild Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Serves: 4
Preparation time: 20 mins
Cooking time: 35 mins

Ingredients:

  • 4 tbsp Filippo Berio Mild Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 400g can Cirio Plum Tomatoes
  • 8 chicken thighs
  • 2 shallots, peeled and finely chopped
  • 6 peppers (red and yellow) deseeded and roughly chopped
  • 200ml chicken stock
  • 1 large chilli, finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp fresh oregano, roughly chopped
  • 2 tbsp marjoram, roughly chopped (optional)
  • 2 tbsp flat leaf parsley, roughly chopped

Method:

  1. Heat 2 tbsp of Filippo Berio Mild Extra Virgin olive oil in a large frying pan over a medium heat. Add the chicken thighs and cook skin side down for 5 minutes until golden brown. Turn the chicken over and cook for a further 5 minutes.
  2. Remove from the pan and set aside. Add the remaining Filippo Berio Mild Extra Virgin Olive oil, together with the shallots and chilli and cook over a low heat for 2-3 minutes.
  1. Stir in the peppers and cook for 5 minutes until the peppers begin to soften. Add the plum tomatoes, browned chicken, chicken stock and herbs. Season with salt and black pepper and bring to a simmer.
  2. Cover and cook for 20 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and serve.