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chicken cacciatore
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Chicken Cacciatore

This delicious hearty Italian classic uses simple ingredients that are transformed to make a rustic, flavoursome dish the whole family will love.
Prep Time15 mins
Cook Time1 hr 30 mins

Ingredients

  • 1 kg chicken thighs and drumsticks
  • 2 tbs olive oil
  • 1 onion diced
  • 4 cloves garlic peeled and left whole
  • 1 small red chilli deseeded and sliced (optional)
  • 1 spring fresh rosemary
  • 6 springs fresh thyme
  • small bunch fresh parsley chopped finely
  • 4 sage leaves
  • 250 ml dry white wine
  • 1 cup chicken stock
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 punnet cherry tomatoes halved

Instructions

  • Rub the chicken pieces with salt and pepper.
  • Heat oil in a heavy based saucepan or casserole dish. Add the chicken and seal all over.
  • Add onion, garlic, chilli (if using) and cook on medium heat until the onions are soft.
  • Add herbs and the wine and cook until the wine has evaporated by half.
  • Add the stock, tomato paste and stir through. return chicken to the pan with the cherry tomatoes. Cover with a lid, reduce heat to low and cook for 90 minutes, stirring now and then to ensure the chicken doesnt stick to the bottom. Its ready when the chicken breaks apart easily.

Notes

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*The chicken cacciatore goes perfectly with my Creamy Garlic polenta!!
**This recipe can also be cooked in a slow cooker. Still sear the meat as above and then transfer all the ingredients to your sow cooker. Cook on low for 6-8 hours or until the chicken is falling apart.