Chicken Cacciatore, or hunter's chicken, is a traditional Italian dish that is simple to make but surprises you with its full flavour. It pairs well with rice, potatoes, or good‑quality rye bread.
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Nutrition (1 serving)
- 516 kcal
- 17,5 g carbohydrates
- 18,1 g fats
- 56 g protein
Per 2 portions
- 4 chicken thigh
- 1 onion
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 red bell pepper
- 150 g Portobello mushrooms
- 400 g canned tomatoes
- 120 ml white wines
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp thyme
- 1 tsp oregano
- salt
- pepper
- basil
Instructions
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Season the chicken legs on both sides with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the chicken legs, skin side down, and fry until golden brow. This should take about 5 minutes on each side. Remove them from the pan.
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Add onion and peppers to the same pan and fry until tender, about 5 minutes. Add minced garlic and fry for another minute.
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Then add the white cup mushrooms and fry until they are soft and golden, about 5 minutes.
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Turn up the heat and add the wine. Cook until the wine is reduced by half. Add tomatoes, thyme, and oregano. Season with salt and pepper, and mix well.
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Add the chicken legs back in and spoon the sauce over them. Lower the heat and simmer, covered, for 25‑30 minutes.
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Enjoy!
