Senora Dilanda's Hunter's Chicken (Cacciatore)

Name: Senora Dilanda's Hunter's Chicken (Cacciatore)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 whole chicken, cut into large pieces; ¼ cup flour; 4 tablespoons olive oil; 2 red onions, sliced; 4 garlic cloves, chopped; 6 canned tomatoes, chopped; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 1 glass red wine; 1 chicken stock cube; 1 tablespoon mixed herbs; 2 teaspoons capers; 12 olives; 6 mushrooms, quartered; 1 large courgette, sliced; ground black pepper; salt

Servings: persons

1 whole chicken, cut into large pieces
¼ cup flour
4 tablespoons olive oil
2 red onions, sliced
4 garlic cloves, chopped
6 canned tomatoes, chopped
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 glass red wine
1 chicken stock cube
1 tablespoon mixed herbs
2 teaspoons capers
12 olives
6 mushrooms, quartered
1 large courgette, sliced
ground black pepper
salt

1
Put the chicken pieces in a plastic bag with the flour and shake well to coat the meat.
2
Heat the oil in a large pot and fry the chicken till just golden all over, remove and set aside.
3
In the same pot fry the onions and garlic for 3 minutes.
4
Add the tomatoes, finely chopped, along with the tomato paste and the wine.
5
Crumble in the stock cube, and add the herbs, capers and olives.
6
Bring to a simmer.
7
Add the mushrooms, and stir.
8
Replace the chicken to the pot.
9
Place the courgette slices on the top of the chicken, do not stir the courgette in to the dish, it should steam not boil.
10
Reduce heat to low and cook till chicken is done.
11
If the sauce thickens too much add a small amount of wine or water to thin the sauce.
12
Season to taste.
13
Serve with crusty bread.

432

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 whole chicken, cut into large pieces, ¼ cup flour, 4 tablespoons olive oil, 2 red onions, sliced, and more.

Yes, Senora Dilanda's Hunter's 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!