This simple Italian comfort food is so easy to make and delicious with a rich sauce and the chicken falling off the bone. And don’t forget la scarpetta, a.k.a. mopping up the sauce with your bread!
Superfood Fact:
Chicken is a rich source of lean protein and brain-boosting nutrients like choline, which supports memory, and vitamins B6 and B12, essential for brain development. Studies confirm that the essence of chicken can help enhance or maintain brain function in the elderly.
Chicken Cacciatore
4-6
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, whole
- 4 sprigs rosemary
- 1 whole chicken, cut into pieces
- 1 red chili, chopped
- Salt, QB*
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 3/4 cup dry white wine
- 1 cup canned plum tomatoes
- Fresh marjoram
- 1 lemon, zest
- Optional: Italian bread
Instructions
- 1 In a large pan, heat the olive oil and add garlic, rosemary, the chicken pieces, chili pepper, and salt. Sauté the chicken until brown, about 5 minutes per side. Then, add the tomato paste and stir. Add white wine. Add in the tomatoes and smash them to release the juices. Add some more salt. Then, bring the sauce to a simmer over medium-low heat. Cover with a lid and let it cook for about 30 minutes until the chicken is cooked.
- 2 Plate the chicken, spoon the sauce over the chicken and top with fresh marjoram and lemon zest. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
* QB means “quanto basta,” which translates to “as much as you need.”
