Classic Chicken Cacciatore Recipe
Summary
Preparation Time10 MinCooking Time55 Min
Ready In1 Hr 5 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Health IndexAverageServings4
HealthyHigh Protein
Ingredients
| Olive oil | 3 Tablespoon | |
| Butter | 2 Tablespoon | |
| 3 1/2-pound roasting chicken, skinned and cut in 8 pieces 1 | ||
| Large onion, chopped 1 | ||
| Garlic | 1 Clove (5gm), finely chopped | |
| Celery stalk, chopped 1 | ||
| Tomatoes, skinned and chopped 3 | ||
| Red bell pepper, de-seeded and cut in small strips 1/2 | ||
| Parsley | 2 Tablespoon, chopped | |
| Dried basil | 1/4 Teaspoon | |
| Salt | 1/2 Teaspoon | |
| Pepper | 1/8 Teaspoon | |
| Sugar pinch | ||
| Red wine | 1/2 Cup (16 tbs) | |
Directions
1. Heat the olive oil and butter in a large pan.
2. Fry the chicken pieces, a few at a time, until golden-brown. Place on a plate when fried.
3. Add the onion and garlic to the pan, and fry until golden.
4. Add the celery, tomatoes, pepper strips, parsley, basil, seasonings and sugar.
5. Pour in 14 cup of the wine. Heat until bubbling.
6. Add the chicken pieces and remaining wine.
7. Cover the pan, reduce the heat and simmer 40 to 50 minutes or until chicken is tender. Add a little more wine or some chicken stock while cooking if needed to prevent drying out.
2. Fry the chicken pieces, a few at a time, until golden-brown. Place on a plate when fried.
3. Add the onion and garlic to the pan, and fry until golden.
4. Add the celery, tomatoes, pepper strips, parsley, basil, seasonings and sugar.
5. Pour in 14 cup of the wine. Heat until bubbling.
6. Add the chicken pieces and remaining wine.
7. Cover the pan, reduce the heat and simmer 40 to 50 minutes or until chicken is tender. Add a little more wine or some chicken stock while cooking if needed to prevent drying out.
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