Chicken Cacciatore

Dinner

Chicken Cacciatore

360kcal
38gprotein
10 minprep
40 mincook
3servings
Medium

Tender chicken thighs braised in a rich tomato sauce with olives, capers, and herbs. A classic Italian hunter's stew that gets better with time.

High ProteinGluten FreeMeal Prep

Ingredients

  • 6 chicken thighs, bone-in, skin removed
  • 1 tin (400g) chopped tomatoes
  • 80g kalamata olives
  • 2 tbsp capers
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 red pepper, sliced
  • 100ml chicken stock
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp dried rosemary
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • Fresh basil to serve

Method

  1. 1

    Heat olive oil in a large pan. Brown chicken thighs 3 minutes per side. Remove.

  2. 2

    Fry onion, garlic, and pepper for 5 minutes.

  3. 3

    Add tomatoes, stock, olives, capers, and herbs.

  4. 4

    Return chicken. Bring to a boil, then simmer covered for 30 minutes.

  5. 5

    Season well. Serve with fresh basil and crusty bread.

Tip: Braising chicken in tomato sauce keeps it incredibly moist without any added fat.

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