Chicken Cacciatore Sicilian-Style Recipe

Name: Chicken Cacciatore Sicilian-Style
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided; 4 (6-ounce) skinned chicken breast halves; 4 chicken thighs (about 1 pound), skinned; 4 chicken drumsticks (about 1 pound), skinned; 2 cups chopped onion; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1 cup chopped celery; 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil; 1/2 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley; 1/2 cup red wine vinegar; 1/4 cup sliced green olives; 1/4 cup capers; 1 tablespoon sugar; Dash of ground red pepper; 1 (28-ounce) can Italian-style tomatoes, undrained and chopped; 2 bay leaves; 8 cups hot cooked macaroni or cavatappi (about 12 ounces uncooked spiral-shaped pasta); Parsley sprigs (optional)

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
4 (6-ounce) skinned chicken breast halves
4 chicken thighs (about 1 pound), skinned
4 chicken drumsticks (about 1 pound), skinned
2 cups chopped onion
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
1/2 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1/2 cup red wine vinegar
1/4 cup sliced green olives
1/4 cup capers
1 tablespoon sugar
Dash of ground red pepper
1 (28-ounce) can Italian-style tomatoes, undrained and chopped
2 bay leaves
8 cups hot cooked macaroni or cavatappi (about 12 ounces uncooked spiral-shaped pasta)
Parsley sprigs (optional)

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Heat 1 1/2 teaspoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add chicken breasts to pan, and saute for 1 to 2 minutes on each side or until the chicken is lightly browned. Remove chicken breasts from pan. Add 1 1/2 teaspoons oil and remaining chicken, and saute for 1 to 2 minutes on each side or until chicken is lightly browned. Remove chicken from pan.
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Heat 1 tablespoon oil in pan. Add onion and garlic, and saute for 5 minutes. Add celery, and saute 5 minutes. Add basil and next 8 ingredients (basil through bay leaves). Return chicken to pan, and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes. Uncover and simmer 25 minutes or until chicken is tender. Discard bay leaves. Serve with pasta, and garnish with parsley sprigs, if desired.
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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided, 4 (6-ounce) skinned chicken breast halves, 4 chicken thighs (about 1 pound), skinned, 4 chicken drumsticks (about 1 pound), skinned, and more.

Yes, Chicken Cacciatore Sicilian-Style 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 Sicilian-Style

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