The Chicken Cacciatore recipe is a rustic, hearty chicken dish and classic Italian comfort food made in one pot. It is bursting with bright colors and fresh flavor.
INGREDIENTS
- 2 chicken thighs
- 4 tbsp olive oil
- 1 clove garlic, peeled, chopped
- 1/2 cup onion chopped
- 1/2 cup celery chopped
- 1/2 cup carrot, chopped
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 tbsp fresh rosemary
- 1/4 cup white wine
- 1/3 cup red bell pepper, chopped
- 1/3 cup mushroom, chopped
- 1/2 cup tomato puree
- 1/2 cup chicken stock flour for dusting
- 2 tbsp sliced olives
- 1 tbsp capers
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- parsley chopped for garnish
- salt, pepper TT
DIRECTIONS
Return chicken to the pot, add chicken stock in the pot, reduce the heat to a low, simmer, covered for about 30 minutes until chicken is tendered. Before serving add in olives, capers, and lemon juice, allow to simmer about 2 minutes.
Serve over rice. Transfer the chicken to a platter, if the necessary boil the sauce until thickens slightly about 3 minutes. Spoon the sauce over the chicken, then sprinkle with the parsley and serve immediately.