Chicken all’Arrabbiata

Chicken all'Arrabbiata, (meaning“in an angry style” in Italian and referromg to the spicy character of the sauce) is a high protein take on the famous Italian pasta sauce. Bone in skin on chicken thighs are first seared, then simmered in a bold and spicy tomato sauce, and topped with fresh marjoram leaves--a rustic Italian one-pan dish perfect for weeknight meals.


6 Chicken thighs, skin on, bone in Salt and freshly milled black pepper 3 tbsp Olive oil 1 Red onion, diced (or 2 shallots) 6 Large garlic cloves, minced 1½-2 tsp Crushed red pepper flakes 1 Bay leaf 1 Large red bell pepper, diced 1 Small poblano, diced 1 tbsp Tomato paste 250 ml Dry white wine 1 canx400 g Chopped tomatoes 2 tbsp Red wine vinegar 2-3 Marjoram sprigs, plus 1 tablespoon chopped marjoram leaves

6 Chicken thighs, skin on, bone in
Salt and freshly milled black pepper
3 tbsp Olive oil
1 Red onion, diced (or 2 shallots)
6 Large garlic cloves, minced
1½-2 tsp Crushed red pepper flakes
1 Bay leaf
1 Large red bell pepper, diced
1 Small poblano, diced
1 tbsp Tomato paste
250 ml Dry white wine
1 canx400 g Chopped tomatoes
2 tbsp Red wine vinegar
2-3 Marjoram sprigs, plus 1 tablespoon chopped marjoram leaves

Preheat the oven to 200C/400F. Season the chicken with salt and pepper.
In a large ovenproof skillet, heat the olive oil until shimmering. Add the chicken skin side down and cook over moderately high heat, turning once, until browned, 7 minutes. Transfer the chicken to a platter and set aside.
Pour off all but 2 tablespoons of fat from the skillet. Add the onion, garlic, crushed red pepper flakes and bay leaf and cook over moderate heat, stirring, until the onion is softened. Add the diced bell pepper and poblano and cook until softened. Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 1 minute.
Add the wine and boil for 2 minutes, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet. Add the chopped tomatoes and their juices, the red wine vinegar and marjoram sprigs and bring to a simmer.
Return the chicken thighs in the skillet with skin side up. Bake in the upper third of the oven for 35 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through. Discard the marjoram sprigs and season the sauce with salt and pepper. Garnish with the chopped marjoram and serve warm over some soft polenta or pasta if desired.

25 comments:

Linda's Relaxing Lair 4/5/26 00:43: Dear Angie, the presentations and colours are absolutely gorgeous! This looks delicious!
Brian's Home Blog 4/5/26 00:57: I do like spicey even if my tummy doesn't! That look incredible!
Lowcarb team member 4/5/26 01:40: Looks and sounds lovely ... chicken is so versatile.

All the best Jan
Tom 4/5/26 02:13: ...“in an angry style” you say. It looks great to me.
Anonymous 4/5/26 02:13: Looks delicious!-Christine cmlk79.blogspot.com
Ruby Rose and the Big Little Angels 3 4/5/26 04:53: I am sure I would love itv
Anonymous 4/5/26 05:49: This looks so tasty. I might make a milder variation tonight with chicken breasts
Tandy | Lavender and Lime (http://tandysinclair.com) 4/5/26 05:50: The comment above is from me.
Margaret D 4/5/26 08:12: Looks yummy, Angie.
Lola Martínez 4/5/26 09:50: No se me hubiera ocurrido preparar el pollo con una salsa como arrabiata, seguro que te ha quedado ideal.
David M. Gascoigne, 4/5/26 11:38: Looks wonderful, Angie. I am amazed that you can come up with a new recipe every day, make it, take pictures and post it.
roentare 4/5/26 12:00: That just made me hungry
Ananka 4/5/26 12:24: Looks good Angie :-D
eileeninmd 4/5/26 13:02: Hello Angie,
Looks and sounds delicious, the spicy sauce sounds tasty!
Take care, enjoy your day and the new week ahead.
Lori 4/5/26 13:06: I do enjoy a spicey dish. It is gorgeous.
DEZMOND 4/5/26 13:33: I was afraid there would be no chicken recipes this week LOOOOL
Wishing you a happy neue week, it is almost 30C here today and I am not ready for the tropical hell yet.
Basil and The B Team ~ BionicBasil ® 4/5/26 13:44: That looks delicious, I'll be making that this weekend!
Judee 4/5/26 13:45: I do love a good Italian sauce. I could try this dish with tofu.
speedy70 4/5/26 17:36: Dal sapore forte e deciso, mi piace molto!!!
Hena Tayeb 4/5/26 21:13: Ooh yum. Looks delicious.
Bill 4/5/26 23:06: Looks great, Angie.
claire 5/5/26 00:49: It looks lovely and I love everything Italian ( I mean food)
My name is Erika. 5/5/26 02:05: Chicken in tomato sauce-especially angry tomato sauce, sounds delicious and always tasty!
David Scott Allen 7/5/26 21:00: Arrabiata is one of our favorite sauces and it sounds great with chicken!
Raymund | angsarap.net 8/5/26 01:00: So bold, rustic, and full of that fiery “angry” charm without being over the top.