Chicken Cacciatore
Chicken Cacciatore
Recipe by Megan Horsley
Ingredients
17
Time
1h
Serves
5
Chicken cacciatore is a childhood favourite of mine. It is one of three main recipes my mom made (lasagna and banana bread were the other two). It is comforting, nourishing, and perfect in the cold of winter. Traditionally, chicken cacciatore is considered a hunter’s stew, and you will sometimes see it made with rabbit or other freshly hunted game. The vegetables can be up to your preference, but there is always a tomato and red wine base for the stew.
One Pot
Dinner
Gluten-Free
Ingredients
1 3/4 lb
Chicken Drumsticks
1 tsp
Sea Salt
plus more to taste
1 tsp
Freshly Ground Black Pepper
plus more to taste
4 tsp
Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
divided
1 med
Yellow Onion
chopped
1
Red Bell Pepper
chopped
2
Carrots
chopped
2 stalks
Celery
chopped
1
Portobello Mushroom
chopped
4
Cremini Mushrooms
chopped
3/4 cup
Red Wine
1 796ml can
Diced Fire-Roasted Tomatoes
4 cups
Chicken Broth
3 Tbsp
Fresh Parsley
chopped, plus more for garnish
2 sprigs
Fresh Rosemary
chopped
3
Bay Leaves
4 sprigs
Fresh Thyme
Instructions
1
Heat a large braiser or pot on medium heat. Add half of the olive oil.
2
Season the chicken drumsticks with the salt and pepper. Brown the drumsticks in the pot for a few minutes on each side, but do not cook through. Remove the chicken from the pot and set aside.
3
Add the remaining oil to the pot and the onion, bell pepper, carrots, celery, and mushrooms. Sauté for three to seven minutes, or until the vegetables start to brown.
4
Deglaze the pot with the wine and scrape up any browned bits. Then, add the tomatoes, chicken broth, herbs and the chicken with residual juices. Stir well, bring to a simmer, cover and cook for 45 minutes until the chicken is falling apart from the bone.
5
Move the lid so that the pot is slightly ajar and continue cooking for 10 minutes to allow the sauce to thicken slightly.
6
6. Remove the bay leaves, serve and enjoy.
7
Substitutions: Chicken drumsticks: you can use chicken thighs or chicken legs as well.
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Megan Horsley is a Toronto-based Holistic Nutritionist, Personal Trainer and Recipe Developer. She is passionate about helping women become stronger, more confident and happier in their bodies through holistic wellness practices. When Megan isn't consulting, she loves to create recipes that combine indulgence with healthy ingredients.
