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  • Chicken Cacciatore

    Method:

    1. Heat heavy large frying pan over medium-high heat and add oil to the pan.

    2. Season both sides of chicken with 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper.

    3. Cook chicken until it is pale golden brown, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer chicken to a medium bowl.

    4. Reduce heat to medium and add pancetta to same pan. Sauté until golden, about 3 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer pancetta to small bowl.

    5. Add mushrooms to pan and sauté until they become tender and golden, about 5 minutes.

    6. Add bell pepper and onion and sauté until they are tender, about 5 minutes.

    7. Add garlic, thyme, bay leaf, oregano, and red pepper flakes and sauté until garlic softens, about 1 minute.

    8. Add wine and simmer until it is reduced by half, stirring to scrape up browned bits on bottom of pan, about 1 minute.

    9. Add tomatoes and their juices, chicken stock, and olives. Bring to a simmer then reduce heat to medium-low.

    10. Return chicken and its accumulated juices pan, nestling chicken into sauce. Gently simmer uncovered until tomatoes melt into sauce and sauce thickens slightly, about 40 minutes.

    11. Remove thyme stems and bay leaf. Stir in parsley and basil.

    12. Spoon chicken and sauce onto plates. Sprinkle with reserved sautéed pancetta and Parmesan cheese and serve.

  • Chicken Cacciatore

    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Total Time: About 1 hour
    Serves 4

    Ingredients:

    2 tablespoons olive oil
    1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs (6 to 8)
    1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
    1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more to taste
    3 ounces sliced pancetta, coarsely chopped into about 1/2-inch pieces
    8 ounces cremini mushrooms, quartered
    1 small red bell pepper, diced
    1/2 onion, thinly sliced
    4 garlic cloves, minced
    2 large thyme sprigs
    1 fresh bay leaf
    1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
    1/4 teaspoon dried hot red pepper flakes
    1/2 cup dry white wine
    1 1/4 pounds fresh very ripe tomatoes (about 5 medium)
    3/4 cup chicken broth
    6 pitted kalamata olives, coarsely chopped
    1 tablespoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
    1 tablespoon thinly sliced fresh basil leaves
    1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

    Complementary Pairings:

    Wine: Pinot Grigio
    Bread: Ciabatta Baking Stone Bread
    Cheese: Parmesan
     

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