The Potenza region of Italy is, like the rest of Italy, known for its flavorful cuisine. This classic chicken dish is a staple in Potenza, the capital city of the Province of Potenza. This region is in the South of Italy, in an area that’s also famous for its peppers.

For this chicken Potenza recipe we’re using 2 peperoncini peppers, but you can use banana peppers or Cubanelle peppers instead if that’s what your grocery has. I’m partial to Cubanelle as they aren’t too spicy and have a freshness to their flavor profile.

This dish isn’t super spicy, but there is a bit of a kick to it. Combined with tomatoes, the result is a fresh, zesty, intensely flavored main dish.

Fresh basil and parsley are the other hallmarks of this dish, as they perfect offset the flavor of the spiced chicken.

Some white wine in the mix is also traditional but you can substitute chicken broth instead as alternative.

We used chicken breast for this one, but you can also use chicken wings or thighs if you prefer. Every family is different and what I love about Italian cooking is that it’s easy to make just exactly what your family likes because the recipes are so simple.

Chicken Potenza is ideally served over rice or orzo, but you can use other types of pasta with it or even roasted or mashed potatoes. It goes will with so many different starches because it’s so packed with flavor.

If you’re looking for an Italian dish that stands out from the usual fare then this is the recipe to really get your tastebuds singing.