Chicken With Bell Peppers Onions And Capers – Bon Appetit

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Servings: 4 Difficulty: Advanced
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A rich, rustic braised chicken dish with briny capers and sweet peppers
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This hearty one-pot meal combines tender chicken thighs with a vibrant sauce of sweet bell peppers, caramelized onions, and tangy capers. The dish is infused with fresh oregano and a hint of cayenne for warmth, while crispy bacon adds a savory depth to the rich tomato-broth base. It’s a comforting, restaurant-quality dinner that comes together in under an hour, making it perfect for busy weeknights. Serve over polenta or crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce. This recipe delivers bold, international flavors with simple, accessible ingredients, ensuring a satisfying meal for the whole family without requiring extensive culinary skills or exotic pantry items.

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Chicken With Bell Peppers Onions And Capers – Bon Appetit

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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 4 Calories: 736.0

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This hearty one-pot meal combines tender chicken thighs with a vibrant sauce of sweet bell peppers, caramelized onions, and tangy capers. The dish is infused with fresh oregano and a hint of cayenne for warmth, while crispy bacon adds a savory depth to the rich tomato-broth base. It&# 226;ÂÂs a comforting, restaurant-quality dinner that comes together in under an hour, making it perfect for busy weeknights. Serve over polenta or crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce. This recipe delivers bold, international flavors with simple, accessible ingredients, ensuring a satisfying meal for the whole family without requiring extensive culinary skills or exotic pantry items.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Cook chopped bacon in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat until crisp, about 5 minutes.
  2. Using a slotted spoon, transfer bacon to a bowl, leaving the fat in the pot.
  3. Season chicken pieces with salt and pepper.
  4. Working in batches, add chicken to the Dutch oven and brown on all sides, about 7 minutes total.
  5. Transfer browned chicken to a plate.
  6. Spoon off 2 tablespoons of fat from the Dutch oven and discard.
  7. Add sliced green bell peppers and coarsely chopped onions to the Dutch oven.
  8. Sauté until onions are tender and golden, about 8 minutes.
  9. Add minced garlic and stir for 1 minute until fragrant.
  10. Add diced tomatoes with their juices, chicken broth, oregano, bay leaves, cayenne pepper, and reserved bacon.
  11. Bring the mixture to a boil.
  12. Return chicken to the Dutch oven, nestling it into the sauce.
  13. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until chicken is cooked through, about 20 minutes.
  14. Stir in drained capers.
  15. Transfer chicken to a serving platter and keep warm.
  16. Uncover the Dutch oven and boil the sauce until slightly thickened, about 8 minutes.
  17. Discard bay leaves and season sauce with salt and pepper to taste.
  18. Spoon the sauce over the chicken and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 736.0kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 55.5g86%
Saturated Fat 18.3g92%
Cholesterol 79.8mg27%
Sodium 2166.8mg91%
Total Carbohydrate 1.8g1%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
Sugars 0.6g
Protein 53.0g106%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: chicken thighs, braised chicken, bell peppers, capers, bacon, onions, tomatoes, oregano, one pot meal, weeknight dinner, rustic chicken, boneless chicken, garlic, cayenne pepper, chicken broth, bon appetit, comfort food, easy chicken recipe, dutch oven
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