Chicken Cacciatore

Name: Chicken Cacciatore
Prep time: 55 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Mediterranean, Italian, European
Ingredients: 118 milliliters all purpose flour, for dredging; 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more to taste; 794 grams diced tomatoes with juice; 3 Tbsps drained capers; 2 chicken breasts with skin and backbone, halved crosswise; 4 chicken thighs; 177 milliliters dry white wine; 59 milliliters coarsely chopped fresh basil leaves; 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 177 milliliters reduced-sodium chicken broth; 3 Tbsps olive oil; 1 onion, chopped; 2 teaspoons dried oregano leaves; 1 large red bell pepper, chopped; 2 teaspoons salt, plus more to taste

Chicken Cacciatore might be just the main course you are searching for. This recipe makes 4 servings with 598 calories, 37g of protein, and 32g of fat each. This recipe covers 33% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. Plenty of people made this recipe, and 293 would say it hit the spot. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 55 minutes. It is a good option if you're following a dairy free diet. If you have olive oil, garlic cloves, chicken thighs, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. To use up the onion you could follow this main course with the Candy Corn Cupcakes as a dessert.

Instructions

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Sprinkle the chicken pieces with 1 teaspoon of each salt and pepper. Dredge the chicken pieces in the flour to coat lightly.

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In a large heavy saute pan, heat the oil over a medium-high flame.

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Add the chicken pieces to the pan and saute just until brown, about 5 minutes per side. If all the chicken does not fit in the pan, saute it in 2 batches.

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Whole Chicken

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Transfer the chicken to a plate and set aside.

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Whole Chicken

Add the bell pepper, onion and garlic to the same pan and saute over medium heat until the onion is tender, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

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Onion

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Add the wine and simmer until reduced by half, about 3 minutes.

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Add the tomatoes with their juice, broth, capers and oregano. Return the chicken pieces to the pan and turn them to coat in the sauce. Bring the sauce to a simmer. Continue simmering over medium-low heat until the chicken is just cooked through, about 30 minutes for the breast pieces, and 20 minutes for the thighs.

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Using tongs, transfer the chicken to a platter. If necessary, boil the sauce until it thickens slightly, about 3 minutes. Spoon off any excess fat from atop the sauce. Spoon the sauce over the chicken, then sprinkle with the basil and serve.

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Servings:

118milliliters

all purpose flour, for dredging 1teaspoon

freshly ground black pepper, plus more to taste 794grams

diced tomatoes with juice 3Tbsps

drained capers 2

chicken breasts with skin and backbone, halved crosswise 4

chicken thighs 177milliliters

dry white wine 59milliliters

coarsely chopped fresh basil leaves 3

garlic cloves, finely chopped 177milliliters

reduced-sodium chicken broth 3Tbsps

olive oil 1

onion, chopped 2teaspoons

dried oregano leaves 1large

red bell pepper, chopped 2teaspoons

salt, plus more to taste

Recommended wine: Chianti, Trebbiano, Verdicchio

Italian can be paired with Chianti, Trebbiano, and Verdicchio. Italians know food and they know wine. Trebbiano and Verdicchio are Italian white wines that pair well with fish and white meat, while Chianti is a great Italian red for heavier, bolder dishes. One wine you could try is Castello di Ama Chianti Classico San Lorenzo Gran Selezione. It has 4.5 out of 5 stars and a bottle costs about 48 dollars.