Pollo Agrodolce is a beautifully balanced dish that features tender chicken braised in a sweet and tangy sauce, showcasing the culinary harmony of Italian and Sicilian flavors. The chicken is simmered with a fragrant blend of vinegar, honey, and fresh herbs, creating a luscious sauce that coats each piece irresistibly. Often accompanied by seasonal vegetables, this dish offers layers of taste that excite the palate, merging sweetness with acidity in every bite. Ideal for a comforting family dinner or an impressive gathering, Pollo Agrodolce brings a touch of Mediterranean charm to your table, inviting you to savor its delightful complexity.
Pollo Agrodolce
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp light olive oil
- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 2 bell peppers, cut into large chunks
- 4 medium shallots, halved and peeled
- 1 Fresno chile, seeded and sliced, or a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes
- Handful cherry tomatoes, halved
- 3/4 cup low-sodium chicken stock
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 5 fresh basil leaves, torn
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh Italian parsley
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- In a large, oven-proof skillet (about 12 inches wide), heat the oil over medium heat. Season both sides of the chicken thighs with salt and pepper. Once the oil is shimmering, add the chicken to the pan skin-side down. Sear until the skin is deeply golden brown, about 4 minutes. Transfer the chicken to a plate and set aside.
- In the same pan, combine the bell peppers, shallots and chile and sauté until they develop some color and begin to soften, 5 to 7 minutes. Add the tomatoes and season everything with salt and pepper to taste. Cook until the tomatoes have just begun to soften, about 2 minutes.
- While the tomatoes cook, in a small bowl or measuring cup, combine the stock, honey, balsamic vinegar and red wine vinegar and stir.
- Add the honey and vinegar mixture to the pan, nestle the chicken among the vegetables and add the basil. Bring the mixture to a boil, then transfer the pan to the oven. Roast until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the thickest part of the chicken registers 165°F, 25 to 27 minutes.
- Garnish with parsley and serve.
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