How to Make Chicken Cacciatore - The Mediterranean Dish

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.

Season the chicken with kosher salt and black pepper, making sure to lift the skin to season underneath.

Heat extra virgin olive oil in a large braiser or pan over medium-high heat until shimmering but not smoking.

Place the chicken skin side down in the pan and cook until golden-brown.

Add onions, bell peppers (two colors), celery, mushrooms, and garlic to the pan.

Season the vegetables with kosher salt, black pepper, oregano, fresh thyme (three sprigs), fresh parsley, and a pinch of red pepper flakes; toss to combine.

Pour in 1 cup of red wine and let it simmer for a few minutes until reduced by about half.

Add crushed tomatoes from a can to the pan and let it simmer for 5 to 7 minutes.

Nestle the browned chicken back into the pan, cover, and reduce heat to medium-low.

Simmer the chicken for 25 to 30 minutes, or until perfectly done.

Finish with a sprinkle of fresh parsley and additional red pepper flakes before serving.

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