Best 2 Raos Chicken Scarpariello Shoemakers Chicken Recipes

RAO'S CHICKEN SCARPARIELLO (SHOEMAKER'S CHICKEN)

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Chicken scarpariello, also known as shoemaker's chicken, is a classic Italian-American dish of chicken, sausage, vinegar, onions and peppers that has all the flavors and textures: Tangy and rich, spicy and sweet, tender and crunchy. Our version is adapted from one found on the menu at Rao's, the reservations-impossible Southern Italian restaurant and celebrity hangout in Harlem. It starts with pan-frying chicken pieces and Italian sausage in a little olive oil until golden brown. Bell peppers, jalapeños, onion and garlic go into the pan and are sautéed until soft. All of that - plus hot peppers, potatoes, vinegar and wine - goes into a roasting pan and into a hot oven until the sauce thickens and the chicken is cooked through. (The potatoes are totally optional, by the way, but they are a nice, pillowy counterpoint to the prickly heat of the peppers.) Serve with a hunk of good bread to mop up the sauce.

Provided by Jason Epstein

Categories dinner, poultry, main course

Time 1h15m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

3 pounds bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs and breasts, breasts cut crosswise in half
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 links Italian sausage (2 hot and 2 sweet), about 1 pound
2 large bell peppers (red, yellow or green), seeded and cut into thin strips
2 jalapeño peppers, halved lengthwise, seeded and cut into thin slices
1 large sweet onion, cut in half lengthwise and sliced
1 teaspoon minced garlic
4 to 8 hot vinegared cherry peppers (or peppadew or pepperoncini), left whole
2 to 3 small red potatoes, peeled, sliced and boiled until tender, but not mushy (optional)
1/2 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup dry white wine
1/4 to 1/2 cup red wine vinegar, to taste
1 tablespoon dried oregano leaves

Steps:

Heat the oven to 400 degrees. Season chicken pieces with salt and pepper. Heat the oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. In batches, brown the chicken, skin side down to start, about 5 minutes on each side. Remove the chicken to a plate. Add the sausage and sauté until brown, about 3 to 4 minutes. (They will not be cooked all the way through at this point.) Remove with a slotted spoon, cut into 1-inch slices and set aside.
Remove all but 2 tablespoons oil from the pot and sauté the bell peppers, jalapeños, onion and garlic until soft and beginning to brown, about 5 minutes.
Return the sausage to pot, add the cherry peppers, potatoes (if using), chicken broth, wine, vinegar, oregano and season with salt and pepper. Gently mix together, then transfer everything in the pot to a roasting pan. Nestle the chicken in the vegetables and sausage and roast in the oven until chicken is cooked through and sauce has reduced slightly, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 890, UnsaturatedFat 42 grams, Carbohydrate 16 grams, Fat 67 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 51 grams, SaturatedFat 20 grams, Sodium 1297 milligrams, Sugar 8 grams, TransFat 0 grams

RAO'S FAMOUS LEMON CHICKEN

Rao's Famous Lemon Chicken image

Provided by Food Network

Categories main-dish

Time 55m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2 (2 1/2 to 3 pound) broiling chickens, halved
Lemon sauce, recipe follows
1/4 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley
2 cups fresh lemon juice
1 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
Salt and pepper, to taste

Steps:

Whisk together juice, oil, vinegar, garlic, oregano, and salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use. Whisk or shake vigorously before using.
CHICKEN: Preheat broiler at least 15 minutes prior to using. Broil chicken halves, turning once, for about 30 minutes or until skin is golden-brown and juices run clear when bird is pierced with a fork. Remove chicken from broiler, leaving broiler on. Using a very sharp knife, cut each 1/2 into about 6 pieces (leg, thigh, wing, 3 small breast pieces). Place chicken on a baking sheet (that will fit in the broiler) with sides. Pour lemon sauce over the chicken and toss to coat well. If necessary, divide sauce in 1/2 and do this in 2 batches. Return chicken to broiler and broil for 3 minutes. Turn each piece and broil for an additional minute. Remove from broiler and portion the chicken onto each of 6 warm serving plates. Pour sauce into a heavy saucepan. Stir in parsley and place over high heat for 1 minute. Pour an equal amount of sauce over each chicken and serve with lots of crusty bread to absorb the sauce.

Tips

Use a heavy-bottomed skillet or Dutch oven to ensure even cooking.
Sear the chicken until golden brown all over for maximum flavor.
Use a combination of olive oil and butter for a richer flavor.
Add the vegetables to the pan once the chicken is seared and cooked through.
Use a variety of vegetables, such as bell peppers, onions, and mushrooms.
Add the white wine and allow it to reduce for a few minutes to enhance the flavor.
Simmer the chicken and vegetables in the sauce until the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are tender.
Season the dish with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning to taste.
Serve the chicken scarpariello with your favorite pasta or rice.

Conclusion

Chicken scarpariello is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for lunch or dinner. It is a great way to use up leftover chicken, and it is also a great dish to make ahead of time. The combination of chicken, vegetables, and sauce is sure to please everyone at the table.