How to Make Chicken Cacciatore

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This Italian-American classic features braised chicken pieces in a tomato broth. It's great on its own or over pasta. This recipe serves four.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Things You’ll Need:

  • Groceries
  • Chef's Knives
  • Cooking Pots
  • Cutting Boards
  • Measuring Cups
  • Serving Platters
  • Wooden Spoons
  • 1 chopped onion
  • 1-2 bay leaves
  • 1 chicken
  • 1/2 c. vegetable oil
  • 1 c.white wine
  • 1/2 c. or so all-purpose flour
  • 14.5-oz. can reduced-sodium chicken broth
  • 3/4 c. chopped fresh parsley
  • salt and pepper
  • 28-oz. can canned whole tomatoes
Step1
Pat the chicken dry with paper towels and season it well with salt and pepper.
Step2
Dust the chicken all over with flour and shake off as much excess as you can.
Step3
Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Step4
When the oil is nice and hot, add the chicken and brown it on all sides. Be careful not to let it get too dark.
Step5
Remove the chicken and add the onion.
Step6
Sauté the onion until tender, stirring frequently.
Step7
Cut the tomatoes into large pieces and add them to the onion. Reserve all the juices.
Step8
Add the wine and let mixture come to a boil.
Step9
When the wine has almost boiled away, return the chicken to the pan.
Step10
Add the bay leaf and 1/2 c. parsley, the reserved tomato juice and the broth.
Step11
Lower the heat to a very slow simmer and cook for 45 minutes.
Step12
During cooking, skim off all the foam and oil that rises to the surface.
Step13
Place the chicken on a serving platter, remove the bay leaf, and spoon the sauce over the top.
Step14
Sprinkle on the remaining parsley and serve.
Step15
If you prefer a thicker sauce, place the chicken on a platter and simmer the sauce rapidly until it thickens. An optional step is to puree the onions and tomatoes into the simmered sauce with a hand blender or food processor.

Tips & Warnings

  • Try to use chicken pieces that still have their bones. Bone-in pieces are easier to cook this way.
  • You can boost the flavor of this recipe by sautéing a clove of minced garlic along with the onions, or adding a few whole sprigs of oregano, thyme or rosemary to the dish during the long simmering step.
  • You can add extra vegetables to the onions, including pitted olives, bell peppers and carrots.

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