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Pollo alla Cacciatora (Hunter’s Chicken)

Yields4 ServingsPrep Time20 minsCook Time45 minsTotal Time1 hr 5 mins

 4 chicken thighs and 4 drumsticks, bone-in and skin-on
 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, for dredging
 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
 1 large onion, sliced
 2 cloves of garlic, minced
 1 red bell pepper, sliced
 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
 1/2 cup black olives, pitted
 2 tablespoons capers, rinsed
 1 cup dry red wine (Chianti or another Italian red)
 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
 1 teaspoon dried oregano
 1 teaspoon dried thyme
 1 bay leaf
 Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
 Fresh basil or parsley, for garnish
1

Prepare the Chicken: Season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper, then dredge them lightly in flour, shaking off any excess.

2

Brown the Chicken: In a large pan, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Brown the chicken pieces on all sides, then remove them from the pan and set aside.

3

Sauté the Vegetables: In the same pan, reduce the heat to medium and add the onion, garlic, and bell peppers. Sauté until the onions are translucent and the peppers have softened.

4

Deglaze: Pour in the red wine to deglaze the pan, stirring to loosen any browned bits from the bottom.

5

Simmer the Sauce: Add the crushed tomatoes, oregano, thyme, bay leaf, olives, and capers. Stir to combine.

6

Cook the Chicken: Return the chicken to the pan, spooning the sauce over the pieces. Bring to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and cook for about 30-40 minutes, until the chicken is tender and cooked through.

7

Garnish and Serve: Once the chicken is done, check the seasoning and adjust with salt and pepper if needed. Remove the bay leaf, garnish with fresh basil or parsley, and serve.

Nutrition Facts

0 servings

Serving size

600g

Amount per serving
Calories150
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 10g13%

Saturated Fat 8g40%
Cholesterol 50mg17%
Sodium 200mg9%
Total Carbohydrate 8g3%

Dietary Fiber 1.5g6%
Total Sugars 2.5g
Protein 12g

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.