[Image] Chicken Cacciatore... This is such a simple recipe and it comes together quite quickly. It really doesn't require too many ingredients. There are many versions of this...I chose to use one from Food Network found here . It is more of a rustic version. Ok, maybe I changed it up a bit...not much.:)
I had these nice plump chicken legs, four to be exact. I also skinned them to cut down on the fat. I had all the ingredients except some of the herbs it asked for in the recipe. I also preferred to add some yellow pepper, for color mostly. Usually, cacciatore is cooked for a long time. This dish however, is cooked rather quickly so it kind of tastes a bit fresher.
I used canned tomatoes, but I think that next time I would like to use fresh tomatoes. Well here is my version and what I used. Hope you enjoy...
You will need:
4 chicken legs, skinless
1/4 cup yellow bell pepper,diced
1/4 cup red bell pepper, diced
1/2 cup onion, diced
2-3 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup flour, for dredging
2-3 TBS olive oil
1/2 cup white wine
1 (15 oz) can of diced tomatoes, with juice
3/4 cup chicken stock
salt /pepper to taste
1-2 tsp basil (I used freeze dried...all I had...but, you can use fresh)
1 tsp rosemary,dried (I didn't have oregano)
Directions:
1. Season chicken legs with salt and pepper.
2. Dredge in flour. [Image]
3. In a skillet, add oil heat till hot.
4. Add chicken and brown all sides. [Image]
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5. Remove from skillet and set aside.
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6. Add onion and bell peppers .
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7. Cook till soft about 5-10 minutes.
8. Add the garlic. Cook for 30 seconds.Then add the wine .[Image]
9. Cook for a few minutes till the alcohol evaporates. Add the tomatoes, herbs. [Image]
10. Add the chicken.
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11. Finally, add the chicken broth.
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12. Bring to boil, then lower heat to simmer. Cook till chicken is cooked through.
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You can cover it to help the chicken cook faster.
"Chicken Cacciatore (Food Network)"
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