Ina Garten Chicken Cacciatore Recipe
Ina Garten Chicken Cacciatore Recipe is a warm and comforting Italian-style dish made easy for home cooks.
Ingredients
- 4 bone-in skin-on chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 1 large onion sliced
- 1 red bell pepper sliced
- 1 green bell pepper sliced
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 cup dry red wine
- 1 can crushed tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- ½ cup chicken broth
- Fresh basil or parsley for garnish
Instructions
Season the Chicken
- Season the chicken thighs well with salt and black pepper on both sides before cooking.
Brown the Chicken
- Heat olive oil in a large pot. Brown the chicken skin-side down until golden, then remove and set aside.
Cook the Vegetables
- Add onions and bell peppers to the same pot. Cook until soft and lightly caramelized.
Add Garlic and Spices
- Stir in garlic, oregano, thyme and red pepper flakes. Cook briefly until fragrant.
Deglaze with Wine
- Pour in red wine and scrape the pot bottom. Let it simmer until slightly reduced.
Make the Sauce
- Add crushed tomatoes, tomato paste and chicken broth. Stir until smooth and combined.
Return the Chicken
- Place the chicken back into the sauce. Spoon sauce over the chicken gently.
Simmer Slowly
- Cover the pot and simmer on low heat for forty minutes until chicken is tender.
Finish and Garnish
- Taste and adjust seasoning. Garnish with fresh basil or parsley before serving.
Notes
- Use bone-in chicken for more flavor and moisture.
- Remove chicken skin for a lighter version.
- Add mushrooms for extra earthiness.
- Use white wine if red wine is unavailable.
- Let the dish rest ten minutes before serving.
- Add olives for a traditional Italian touch.
- Serve with fresh herbs for better aroma.