Name: Chicken Cacciatore - Chicken Hunter-Style
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 65 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 8 chicken thighs (2 per person), soaked briefly in a mixture of water, salt, and vinegar (for a fresher smell), then patted dry; 1 onion, diced; 2 celery stalks, chopped; 2 carrots, peeled and diced; 3 or 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1 cup sliced button mushrooms and a handful of dried porcini mushrooms, soaked beforehand and chopped. Reserve the porcini soaking water.; 1 tin plum tomatoes, 1 tbsp tomato paste, and 1 organic chicken stock cube, mixed with 2-3 tbsp water; 1 large red bell pepper, chopped; ½ tsp chopped fresh rosemary, oregano, or thyme, plus 1 bay leaf; About 1 cup dry red wine (white wine works too); ½ tsp turmeric (healthy addition) and a pinch of dried chili flakes; 3 or 4 tbsp olive oil; Salt and black pepper, to taste

"Chicken Cacciatore, the iconic Italian 'hunter's chicken,' features tender thighs braised in a robust red wine-tomato sauce with porcini mushrooms, bell peppers, and aromatic herbs. This Tuscan classic delivers rustic comfort in one pot, perfect for family dinners. Pair it with polenta, pasta, or crusty bread for an authentic feast."

Method 3 Steps

1

Sauté the chicken thighs in olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat until lightly browned. Remove from the pan and set aside. In the same pan, sauté the onion, garlic, celery, carrots, bell pepper, and mushrooms for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
2

Pour in the wine to deglaze the pan and cook until it has almost evaporated. Add the tomato mixture with the chicken stock cube and ¾ of the reserved porcini soaking water (avoid any sandy sediment at the bottom).
3

Return the chicken to the pan, add the plum tomatoes, herbs, spices, and salt. Cover and simmer over low heat for about 30 minutes, or until the chicken is tender. Adjust seasoning to taste and serve.

Chicken Cacciatore - Chicken Hunter-Style

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