Chicken vesuvio is a delicious roasted chicken and potato dish in a white wine sauce. The Anova Precision Oven’s steam function helps to keep the chicken and potatoes super moist and tender.
Note: After further testing, this recipe has been updated to use a modified ingredient list and cooking method.
Serves
5
Prep Time
00:15
Cook Time
01:50
2.75 (4)
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Ingredients
5
bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
2 tsp
dried thyme
1 tsp
dried oregano
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
6 cloves
garlic, minced
2
russet potatoes, cut into wedges
½ cup
dry white wine
¼ cup
low-sodium chicken broth
Juice of ½ lemon
2 Tbsp
unsalted butter
1 cup
frozen peas
Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)
Steps
1. Preheat the Oven
Rack
Sous Vide Mode: On
Steam: 100%
Temp: 185°F
Heat: Rear
2. Season Chicken
Season the chicken on both sides with the thyme, oregano, and salt and pepper. Place the chicken skin-side up in a 9- by 13-inch baking dish. Divide the garlic evenly under the chicken.
3. Add Potatoes and Wine
Arrange the potato wedges around the chicken in the baking dish and season with a little additional salt and pepper. Pour in the wine, chicken broth, and lemon juice, and then dot the whole thing with butter.
4. Cook Chicken
Rack
Insert the probe into the thickest part of the largest thigh. Transfer to the oven, attach the probe, and cook until the chicken reaches its target temperature, about 1 hour.
Sous Vide Mode: On
Steam: 100%
Temp: 185°F
Heat: Rear
170°F Probe Target
5. Continue to Cook Potatoes
Rack
Carefully remove the chicken from the pan, transfer to a plate, and cover with foil to keep warm. Return the baking dish to the oven and continue to cook until the potatoes are tender, 30 minutes.
Sous Vide Mode: On
Steam: 100%
Temp: 185°F
Heat: Rear
00:30 Timer
6. Adjust Oven for Browning
Rack
Remove the baking dish from the oven before adjusting the settings.
Sous Vide Mode: Off
Steam: Off
Temp: 482°F
Heat: Top, Rear
7. Brown Chicken and Potatoes
Rack
Return the chicken to the baking dish with the potatoes. Return to the oven and cook until the potatoes and chicken are brown, 15 to 20 minutes.
Sous Vide Mode: Off
Steam: Off
Temp: 482°F
Heat: Top, Rear
00:15 Timer
8. Add Peas
Remove from the oven. Add the peas to the baking dish. Cover with foil and let rest until the peas are heated through, about 5 minutes. Serve, garnished with parsley, if desired.