Elegant Chicken Cacciatore | Chef Jean-Pierre

red wine

🥗Healthier: white wine

💰Cheaper: grape juice

Grape juice offers a non-alcoholic option while maintaining sweetness.

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner, while chicken thighs are often less expensive.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast is dairy-free and adds umami flavor.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has a high smoke point and is heart-healthy.

Prepare all ingredients in advance (mison plus)

Dust chicken with flour

Heat olive oil in a skillet until it reaches 365°F

Add bacon or pancetta to the skillet and render the fat

Add onion to the skillet and sauté until caramelized

Check the chicken and ensure it is caramelized on all sides

Cut the bell peppers into quarters, removing seeds and white membrane

Add bell peppers to the skillet once onions are caramelized

Add small tomatoes and tomato puree to the skillet

Add oregano and sage to the mixture

Add kalamata olives and Sicilian olives to the skillet

Add parsley and lemon zest to the mixture

Pour in red wine and stir to combine

Cover and let simmer for 45 minutes

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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