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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 40 Minutes |
Ready In: 55 Minutes Servings: 2 |
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I love chicken cacciatore and if I try a new Italian Restaurant I order Chicken Cacciatore as the ultimate test. Ingredients:
4 chicken thighs |
2 chicken breasts, with skin and backbone halved crosswise |
2 teaspoons salt, plus more to taste 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more to taste |
1/2 cup all-purpose flour, for dredging |
3 tablespoons olive oil |
1 large red bell pepper, chopped |
1 onion, chopped |
3 garlic cloves, finely chopped |
3/4 cup dry white wine |
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice |
3/4 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth |
3 tablespoons drained capers |
1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano leaves |
1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh basil leaf |
Directions:
1. Sprinkle the chicken pieces with 1 teaspoon of each salt and pepper. Dredge the chicken pieces in the flour to coat lightly.
2. In a large heavy saute pan, heat the oil over a medium-high flame. 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. Transfer the chicken to a plate and set aside. 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. Add the wine and simmer until reduced by half, about 3 minutes. 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.
3. 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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