Chicken Cacciatore – Recipe for Chicken Cacciatore – How to Prepare Chicken Cacciatore

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Chicken Cacciatore – Recipe for Chicken Cacciatore – How to Prepare Chicken Cacciatore

Chicken Cacciatore is one of the most delicious dishes in Italian cuisine, known for its rich flavor and high nutritional value. It is also easy to prepare, taking about 10 minutes to prepare and an additional 75 minutes to cook. In this recipe, we’ll provide the ingredients for six people along with the preparation steps, hoping you enjoy this Italian dish!

Ingredients for Chicken Cacciatore:

Chicken Cacciatore

 

  • 4 chicken thighs.
  • 2 chicken breasts.
  • 1 red bell pepper, finely chopped.
  • 1 medium-sized onion, finely chopped.
  • 3 cloves of garlic, crushed.
  • 400 grams of canned crushed tomatoes.
  • 1 ½ cups of chicken broth.
  • 3 tablespoons of vegetable oil.
  • ½ cup of all-purpose flour.
  • 2 tablespoons of capers.
  • 1 cup of fresh mushrooms, sliced.
  • 2 teaspoons of oregano.
  • Salt to taste.
  • Black pepper to taste.

For Garnishing:

  • 2 teaspoons of dried basil.
  • 2 tablespoons of pitted black olives.
  • Fresh basil leaves (as desired).

How to Prepare Chicken Cacciatore:

  1. Seasoning and Coating the Chicken:

    • Place the chicken breasts and thighs in a large bowl.
    • Season with salt and black pepper, mixing well to coat the chicken evenly.
    • Dredge the chicken pieces in the flour to coat them.

  2. Browning the Chicken:

    • Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat.
    • Fry the chicken thighs and breasts on both sides until they turn golden brown (about 5 minutes on each side).
    • Remove the chicken from the pot and set aside on a plate.

  3. Sautéing the Vegetables:

    • In the same pot, add the crushed garlic, chopped onions, red bell pepper, and sliced mushrooms.
    • Season with salt and black pepper and stir the ingredients together until well combined and softened.

  4. Adding the Tomatoes and Chicken Broth:

    • Pour in the crushed tomatoes and chicken broth.
    • Add the oregano and capers, stirring everything until well combined.

  5. Simmering the Chicken:

    • Return the browned chicken pieces to the pot.
    • Reduce the heat to low, cover, and let the dish simmer for about 60 minutes, allowing the flavors to develop and the chicken to become tender.

  6. Serving and Garnishing:

    • Once the chicken is fully cooked, remove the pot from the heat and transfer the chicken and sauce to a serving dish.
    • Garnish the dish with pitted black olives, fresh basil leaves, and dried basil.

Your Chicken Cacciatore is now ready to serve! Enjoy this flavorful Italian dish with your family or guests while it's still hot. Buon appetito!

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