Yes you can add either red wine or white wine, although the traditional method is with red wine, I think 1/4-1/3 a cup would be enough. Then move them to an oven safe baking pan or dutch oven, add the remaining ingredients stir to combine.Ĭover the baking dish with foil or lid and bake in a pre-heated 375F (190C) oven for approximately 25 minutes, remove the foil and bake for another 20-30 minutes, chicken is done when the internal temperature is 165F (74C). I would definitely brown the chicken 3-4 minutes on each side as written in the recipe first, then lightly brown the garlic and onion. How to make Chicken Cacciatore in the oven? Whereas cooking the chicken thoroughly will eliminate any bacteria. In fact it can worsen it by helping the bacteria to spread throughout your kitchen. Washing or rinsing the chicken will not remove any harmful live bacteria such as salmonella or campylobacter from it. Salmonella, Campylobacter and other harmful bacteria live on raw chicken. Should you rinse the chicken before cooking? Therefore Chicken Cacciatore and Chicken Hunter Style are the same dish. Made with tomatoes, onions, peppers and sometimes even carrots and celery.
What does Chicken Cacciatore mean?įrom living in Italy and asking a lot of questions, I have discovered that “cacciatore” means “hunter” and does not necessarily mean made with chicken or in a tomato sauce, it was oven made with rabbit or game meat.Īpparently it originated in Tuscany and is considered a true Italian Comfort dish. Serve immediately.Ĭhicken cacciatore was probably one of the first Italian recipes, along with her amazing Meatballs that my mother made and reminded me of her Italian roots. Simmer until the chicken is tender and sauce has thickened. In a large pan heat the olive oil, then add the chicken and cook on medium-high heat until browned on one side, flip and move the chicken to one side of the pan.Īdd the chopped onion and garlic, cook until onion is translucent then add the peppers, tomatoes, water, bay leaf, oregano, basil, hot pepper flakes and salt, bring to a boil. Sprinkle the chicken with a little salt and pepper.
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