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Hunter-Style Chicken Cacciatore

Hunter-Style Chicken Cacciatore features tender, flour-dusted chicken simmered with tomatoes, onions, peppers, mushrooms, and a whisper of sherry that adds gentle sweetness and depth. The sauce turns rich and aromatic with garlic and oregano, perfect for spooning over pasta or polenta. Serve this comforting Italian-style braise for a cozy family dinner or a relaxed weekend meal.

  • Prep15 mins
  • Cook1 hr
  • Serves6
  • DifficultyMedium
Hunter-Style Chicken Cacciatore
  1. 1

    Rinse the chicken pieces and pat them dry with paper towels, then coat them with flour in a bowl or a resealable plastic zipper bag.

  2. 2

    Heat the peanut oil in a large skillet over medium heat, and brown the chicken on all sides until golden brown, about 15 minutes.

  3. 3

    Remove the chicken and set it aside in a bowl.

  4. 4

    Cook the onions, green bell pepper, and garlic in the oil left in the hot skillet until the onion slices are translucent, about 5 minutes.

  5. 5

    Stir in the mushrooms, and cook and stir until they release their liquid and are almost tender, about 10 more minutes.

  6. 6

    Pour in the crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, salt, oregano, and sherry, and mix well; stir in the chicken pieces and any juices that have collected.

  7. 7

    Simmer until the chicken meat is tender and no longer pink in the thickest part of a thigh, and the juices run clear, 30 to 40 minutes.

About This Recipe

Hunter Style Chicken Cacciatore is an Italian dinner recipe made with 12 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr 15 mins, serves 6, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Cooking Sherry, Crushed Tomatoes, and Dried Oregano. Each serving provides about 666.42 kcal, and is a good source of protein.

Recipe Questions

What is Hunter-Style Chicken Cacciatore?
It is an Italian recipe made with 12 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
What is Hunter-Style Chicken Cacciatore made of?
The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Cooking Sherry, Crushed Tomatoes, Dried Oregano, Garlic. The full list of 12 is above.
What goes well with Hunter-Style Chicken Cacciatore?
Explore these Italian side-dish recipes.
How long does it take to make Hunter-Style Chicken Cacciatore?
About 1 hr 15 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 1 hr to cook.
How many calories are in one serving?
One serving provides about 666.42 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
Is Hunter-Style Chicken Cacciatore easy to make?
This recipe is rated medium, with 12 ingredients and 7 steps.

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