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Chicken with Pork-Stuffed Cherry Peppers

This aromatic chicken with pork-stuffed cherry peppers is a sophisticated yet simple dish that brings a vibrant Mediterranean flair to your dinner table. By combining succulent chicken thighs with the tangy brightness of pickled cherry peppers, the recipe creates a wonderful balance of richness and acidity. The addition of fresh rosemary and garlic ensures a deep, savoury base that complements the meat perfectly, while the vinegar-softened peppers provide a delightful pop of colour.

As a diabetes-friendly main course, this recipe prioritises high-quality protein and fresh aromatics over heavy starches or sugars. It is an excellent choice for a nutritious mid-week meal or a relaxed weekend dinner with friends. For a complete and balanced meal, serve the chicken alongside a generous portion of steamed green beans or a crisp garden salad to soak up the fragrant pan juices.

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Ingredients for Chicken with Pork-Stuffed Cherry Peppers

  • 12 cherry peppers, stemmed, seeded, and rinsed

  • 240ml water

  • 240ml white wine vinegar

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

  • 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken legs (separated into thighs and drumsticks) or 8 chicken thighs

  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper

  • 80ml white wine

  • One 3-inch sprig of fresh rosemary

  • 200g sliced onion (1 large)

  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic

  • 1 large (6 inch) Italian sweet sausage

  • 120ml chicken stock

  • 2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley, for garnish (optional)

How to make Chicken with Pork-Stuffed Cherry Peppers

In a medium pot, combine the cherry peppers, water, and vinegar. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat and cook until the peppers lighten in colour, from red to bright orange, and are pliable, about 5 minutes. Drain and set aside.

In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium heat. Season the chicken with salt and pepper to taste. Add to the skillet and cook until browned all over, about 20 minutes, turning once or twice. Add the white wine and rosemary and cook until the wine has mostly evaporated, about 5 minutes. Add the onion and garlic and cook until the onion is soft, about 5 minutes.

Remove the casing on the sausage. Roll the sausage meat into little balls about the size of marbles and stuff them into the cavities of the cherry peppers. Add the stuffed peppers and the stock to the skillet with the chicken. Cover and cook over medium-low heat for 15 minutes for the flavours to meld and the pork to cook. It will be pale in colour. Uncover and cook until the sauce reduces by about half, 10 to 15 minutes longer.

Serve garnished with parsley, if you'd like.

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While every effort has been made to ensure the information is accurate and up to date, individual needs may vary and dietary requirements can differ based on personal health conditions. Always check food labels and allergen information before preparing or consuming any recipe. If you have specific health concerns, allergies, intolerances, or are following a medically prescribed diet, seek advice from your GP, pharmacist, or a registered dietitian before making significant changes to your diet or lifestyle.

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  • 16 janvier 2026 | Publié à l'origine

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