MY MOM'S CHICKEN CACCIATORE

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I love my mom's version of chicken cacciatore with mushrooms instead of onions and peppers. This was my favorite meal she cooked when I was growing up, and now that I am cooking for my own family, it is one of their favorites as well. Do not omit the wine or brandy from this recipe, they are key ingredients. The chicken and sauce are excellent when served over long pasta, such as spaghetti or linguine.

Provided by bonvivant

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 1h35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 pounds chicken leg quarters
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour, or as needed
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, or as needed
¼ cup tomato paste
½ cup dry white wine
¾ cup low-sodium chicken broth
¼ cup brandy
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon white pepper
¼ teaspoon dried thyme
¼ teaspoon dried marjoram
1 bay leaf
1 (10 ounce) package sliced fresh mushrooms

Steps:

  • Place the chicken legs into a large, heavy plastic bag, and add the flour. Close the bag and shake to coat all the chicken pieces with flour. Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven, and brown the chicken leg quarters, working in batches if necessary, about 5 minutes per side.
  • Whisk together the tomato paste with white wine in a bowl, adding the wine gradually until the tomato paste and wine are well combined. Whisk in the chicken broth, brandy, salt, white pepper, thyme, and marjoram, and pour the mixture over the browned chicken legs. Mix in the sliced mushrooms. Bring the cacciatore to a boil over medium heat.
  • Reduce heat to a simmer, and cook until the chicken is tender and no longer pink at the bone and the sauce has thickened, about 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 478.5 calories, Carbohydrate 9.3 g, Cholesterol 143.3 mg, Fat 25.5 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 42.9 g, SaturatedFat 6.5 g, Sodium 502.4 mg, Sugar 1.8 g

James Thompson
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This chicken cacciatore is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's easy to make and always turns out delicious. The chicken is always cooked perfectly, and the sauce is rich and flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe.


Cristian Quintero Patiño
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I'm not a big fan of chicken cacciatore, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I'm so glad I did! The chicken was cooked perfectly, and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Artin Paimard
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This chicken cacciatore is a family favorite. It's easy to make and always a hit. The chicken is tender and flavorful, and the sauce is rich and delicious. I highly recommend this recipe.


Sukaina Fatima
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This chicken cacciatore is the best! The chicken is so tender and flavorful, and the sauce is incredible. I will definitely be making this again.


Mintu Miya
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This chicken cacciatore is a must-try! The chicken is so tender and juicy, and the sauce is incredible. I will definitely be making this again.


Awais Sial
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I'm always looking for new chicken cacciatore recipes, and I'm so glad I found this one. It's the best chicken cacciatore I've ever had. The chicken was cooked perfectly, and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Ariful haque Shuvo
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This chicken cacciatore is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's easy to make and always turns out delicious. The chicken is always cooked perfectly, and the sauce is rich and flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe.


yeabu gech
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I was looking for a new chicken cacciatore recipe, and I'm so glad I found this one. It's the best chicken cacciatore I've ever had. The chicken was tender and flavorful, and the sauce was rich and delicious. I will definitely be making this again an


Cosberth Godgie
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I'm not a big fan of chicken cacciatore, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I'm so glad I did! The chicken was cooked perfectly, and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Ubaidu Abdullahi
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This chicken cacciatore is a family favorite. It's easy to make and always a hit. The chicken is tender and flavorful, and the sauce is rich and delicious. I highly recommend this recipe.


Taher Hosain
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This chicken cacciatore is the best! The chicken is so tender and juicy, and the sauce is incredible. I will definitely be making this again.


Sheikh Hassan
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I love this chicken cacciatore recipe. It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious. The chicken is always cooked perfectly, and the sauce is rich and flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe.


thequeensdeadbody
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This chicken cacciatore is a must-try! The chicken is tender and flavorful, and the sauce is rich and delicious. I served it over pasta, and it was the perfect meal.


Gerald Tenywa
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Wow! This chicken cacciatore is amazing. The chicken is cooked to perfection, and the sauce is incredible. I highly recommend this recipe.


lance tucker
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This chicken cacciatore is the best I've ever had. The chicken was so tender and flavorful, and the sauce was rich and delicious. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Viraj Anushka
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I was a bit skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it! The chicken cacciatore was amazing. The chicken was cooked perfectly, and the sauce was incredible. I served it over pasta, and it was the perfect meal.


Sahin Miah
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This recipe is a keeper! The chicken cacciatore was easy to make and turned out so delicious. The chicken was moist and tender, and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Raihan Ak
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I've made this chicken cacciatore recipe several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The chicken is cooked to perfection, and the sauce is so flavorful. I love serving it with mashed potatoes or rice.


SLOW
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This chicken cacciatore was a hit with my family! The chicken was tender and flavorful, and the sauce was rich and delicious. I served it over pasta, and it was the perfect comfort food for a cold winter night.