Brainy Good Chicken Vesuvio...

Someone asked me what Italian dish do I order out. I said that I really enjoy ordering Chicken Vesuvio; eating it out or eating it in...The French eat a similar dish called,  Poulet Bonne Femme.

For this dish you will need: chicken thighs (as many per person... picked up six at Aldi for less than 4$) with the skin on and bone in, potatoes, onion, bacon (optional), peas and onion. To begin, saute the onion along with the bacon until browned and crispy. Remove from the skillet, saving the bacon grease and set aside. Add some olive oil to the skillet and fry the chicken thighs skin side down and then the other side.

Remove the thighs and keep in 375 degree oven while you saute the potatoes (washed and diced) in the same skillet; adding, 2 tbs of butter.  Next, toss in the peas (frozen or fresh) along with a dash of salt, black or white pepper, garlic powder and dried herbs of your choice.

 Bring back the onion and bacon...

Bring the chicken back into the mix along with 1 cup of beef stock and 1/2 cup of beer...let simmer!

Serve with a good Chianti...

~ Tutti a Tavola!

*This dish can be prepared in the oven as well!!! Basically, combine ingredients and bake/roast in the oven.