Chicken Cacciatore Recipe

Name: Chicken Cacciatore
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Meat & Poultry
Ingredients: 8 small skin-on, bone-in chicken thighs,trimmed of excess fat (2 to 2 1/2 pounds); Kosher salt; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 large onion, cut into wedges; 2 sprigs rosemary; 1/2 to 3/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 1/2 cup dry white wine; 1 28 -ounce can whole San Marzano tomatoes, crushed by hand; 1 cup instant polenta; Freshly ground pepper

Servings: persons

8 small skin-on, bone-in chicken thighs,trimmed of excess fat (2 to 2 1/2 pounds)
Kosher salt
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 large onion, cut into wedges
2 sprigs rosemary
1/2 to 3/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/2 cup dry white wine
1 28 -ounce can whole San Marzano tomatoes, crushed by hand
1 cup instant polenta
Freshly ground pepper

1
Rinse the chicken and pat dry; sprinkle with 1 teaspoon salt, then toss with the flour.
2
Heat the olive oil in a Dutch oven or deep skillet over medium-high heat.
3
Add the chicken, skin-side down; cover and cook until browned, 5 to 6 minutes per side.
4
Transfer to a plate and set aside.
5
Add the onion, rosemary and red pepper flakes to the pot and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion starts to brown, about4 minutes.
6
Add the wine, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot.
7
Stir in the tomatoes and 1/2 cup water.
8
Return the chicken to the pot, skin-side up.
9
Cover and bring to a rapid simmer.
10
Uncover, spoon the sauce over the chicken and continue simmering until cooked through, about 8 more minutes.
11
Meanwhile, cook the polenta as the label directs; season with salt and pepper.
12
Serve with the chicken.
13
Per serving: Calories 695; Fat 36 g (Saturated 9 g); Cholesterol 158 mg; Sodium 658 mg; Carbohydrate 45 g; Fiber 6 g; Protein 38 g
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Photograph by Antonis Achilleos

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 small skin-on, bone-in chicken thighs,trimmed of excess fat (2 to 2 1/2 pounds), Kosher salt, 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, and more.

Yes, Chicken Cacciatore falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chicken Cacciatore

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