Spicy Roasted Chicken with Potatoes – Authentic Italian Recipe

Try this Spicy Roasted Chicken with Potatoes recipe, a delicious addition to your collection of Italian recipes.

Galletto alla diavola con patate

If you love tender meat with crispy skin, Galletto alla diavola con patate will quickly become one of your favorite main dishes! In this recipe, we guide you step by step through the preparation of a flavorful dish: a marinated chicken with vinegar, honey, paprika, rosemary, garlic, and chili, slowly cooked in a pan until achieving a golden and irresistible skin.

Served with golden, crispy roasted potatoes, cooked using a trick that makes them wonderfully soft inside, this dish is perfect for a special dinner or to impress guests on the weekend. It’s also ideal for Sunday lunch to share with the whole family… the aroma that fills the kitchen will enchant everyone. With just a few simple ingredients, you’ll bring to the table a classic of Italian tradition, genuine and tasty just like the old days!

Explore other ways to cook Galletto:

  • Herb Chicken
  • Stuffed Chicken for the Holidays
  • Fried Chicken
  • Salt-Baked Chicken

Ingredients

  • 1 whole Galletto (young rooster)
  • 4 tablespoons of vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons of honey
  • 1 tablespoon of paprika
  • Fresh rosemary sprigs
  • 4 cloves of garlic
  • 1 red chili pepper
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 3-4 medium potatoes
  • Olive oil

Instructions

  1. Start by marinating the chicken; combine vinegar, honey, paprika, chopped rosemary, minced garlic, chopped chili, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
  2. Rub the marinade over the chicken, ensuring it’s well coated, and let it sit for at least 1 hour, preferably overnight.
  3. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  4. Peel and cut the potatoes into wedges, season them with salt, pepper, and olive oil.
  5. Arrange the marinated chicken and potatoes in a roasting pan, ensuring they are evenly spaced.
  6. Roast in the oven for about 40-50 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the skin is golden brown, basting with the cooking juices halfway through.
  7. Let it rest for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy your delicious Galletto alla diavola con patate!

Total Time

Approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes

Cuisine

Italian

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