The ITALIAN Chicken Cacciatore

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.

Heat olive oil in a deep braising pan over medium heat.

Brown the chicken legs, thighs, and breast on each side for a few minutes without moving them to create a brown surface.

Remove the chicken and set aside.

In the same pan, add roughly chopped carrots, celery, and onions.

Add a little bit of rosemary and bay leaf to the pan.

Season with salt and add the chicken back to the pan.

Pour in white wine and let it smoke on medium flame.

Crush whole peeled Samorano tomatoes by hand and add them to the pan.

Let the mixture simmer on low for 30 minutes, removing the rosemary and bay leaf before serving.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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