My Italian Grandfather's Hunter-Style Chicken Cacciatore
My Italian Grandfather's Hunter-Style Chicken Cacciatore brings tender braised leg quarters together with sweet bell pepper, onion, and garlic in a rich red wine and tomato sauce. A whisper of allspice adds warmth and depth, making each bite fragrant and comforting. Serve for a cozy family dinner or a Sunday gathering when you want an old-world classic with layered flavor.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook1 hr 45 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in My Italian Grandfather's Hunter-Style Chicken Cacciatore, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 38 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional Density
- 40 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 43
- Heart Health
- 78
- Metabolic
- 53
- Digestive
- 41
- Inflammatory
- 66
- Performance
- 55
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
- 2
Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high until it shimmers. Add the chicken and cook until well browned, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate.
- 3
Lower the heat to medium and add the bell pepper, onion, celery, carrot, and garlic. Cook, stirring, until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the tomato paste and stir to combine with the vegetables.
- 4
Add the crushed tomatoes, wine, allspice, bay leaf, seasoning sauce, salt, and pepper. Return the chicken to the pan and toss to coat all the pieces.
- 5
Cover the Dutch oven and put it in the preheated oven. Braise until the chicken is falling off the bone and the juices run clear, 1 1/2 to 2 hours. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should register 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
- Calories 902.17 kcal High 45%
- Protein 131.9 g Good Source 264%
- Carbohydrate 39.57 g 14%
- Total Fat 22.71 g High 29%
- Saturated Fat 4.99 g High 25%
- Trans Fat 0.09 g High --
- Cholesterol 404.83 mg High 135%
- Sodium 691.23 mg High 30%
- Dietary Fiber 7.07 g Good Source 25%
- Total Sugars 25.25 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 229.88 mg Moderate 18%
- Iron 6.22 mg Good Source 35%
- Potassium 2964.95 mg Good Source 63%
- Vitamin A 138.4 mcg Moderate 15%
- Vitamin C 72.35 mg Good Source 80%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Celery
- Sulfites
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
My Italian Grandfather's Hunter Style Chicken Cacciatore is made with 13 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 2 hrs 5 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Bell Pepper, Carrot, Celery, and Chicken Leg Quarters. Each serving provides about 902.17 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is My Italian Grandfather's Hunter-Style Chicken Cacciatore made of?
- The main ingredients are Bell Pepper, Carrot, Celery, Chicken Leg Quarters, Crushed Tomatoes. The full list of 13 is above.
- How long does it take to make My Italian Grandfather's Hunter-Style Chicken Cacciatore?
- About 2 hrs 5 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 1 hr 45 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 902.17 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is My Italian Grandfather's Hunter-Style Chicken Cacciatore easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 13 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is My Italian Grandfather's Hunter-Style Chicken Cacciatore healthy?
- My Italian Grandfather's Hunter-Style Chicken Cacciatore has an easyChef Pro health score of 55/100. Per serving, it provides 902.17 calories and 131.9 g of protein, or 264% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron, potassium and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 691.23 mg (30% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 4.99 g (25% of the Daily Value). It contains Celery, Sulfites, Tomatoes, Garlic, Onions and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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