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Sicilian Skillet Chicken Recipe

Sicilian Skillet Chicken Recipe

Golden-seared chicken simmers with tomatoes, olives, capers, and lemon for a bright, savory Sicilian skillet dinner. Weeknight-simple yet company-worthy.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients
 

Main Ingredients

  • 2 lb chicken thighs bone-in, skin-on
  • 1.25 tsp kosher salt divided
  • 0.75 tsp black pepper divided
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour for light dredging
  • 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 cup sliced yellow onion
  • 1.25 tbsp minced garlic
  • 0.5 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
  • 0.5 cup dry white wine
  • 0.75 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 cup halved cherry tomatoes
  • 0.75 cup pitted green olives such as Castelvetrano
  • 2 tbsp capers drained
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp lemon zest finely grated
  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 0.25 cup chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

Preparation Steps

  • Pat chicken dry. Season all over with half the salt and pepper.
  • Dust chicken lightly with flour, shaking off excess.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Sear chicken skin-side down until deep golden, 6–8 minutes. Flip and cook 2 minutes. Transfer out.
  • Lower heat to medium. Cook onion until softened and lightly browned, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir in garlic and red pepper flakes. Cook until fragrant, 30 seconds.
  • Pour in wine. Scrape up browned bits and simmer until reduced by half, 2–3 minutes.
  • Add broth, tomatoes, olives, capers, oregano, and lemon zest. Stir and bring to a simmer.
  • Nestle chicken skin-side up into the sauce. Sprinkle remaining salt and pepper.
  • Cover and simmer gently until chicken is cooked through, 15–18 minutes.
  • Uncover. Stir in lemon juice and parsley. Adjust seasoning to taste.
  • Spoon sauce over chicken and serve hot.

Notes

Variation: Add drained quartered artichoke hearts during the last 5 minutes. Serve with couscous, polenta, or garlicky bread to soak up the sauce. Leftovers keep 3 days refrigerated; reheat gently with a splash of broth.
This recipe is an original creation inspired by classic Sicilian Skillet Chicken Recipe flavors. All ingredient ratios and instructions are independently developed.