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Chicken Cacciatore
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Categories:           Chicken
Level:                    Complex but Easy
Prep Time:            30 min.
Cook Time:           60 min. - mostly unattended
This is a classic dish that is actually pretty easy to make.  It has some steps but it is definitely worth it.

Do Ahead:
1.  Chop & Slice the veggies

What You Will Need:
For The Chicken
6 -8         pcs.        Chicken - (Leg quarters count as 2)
½             c.             Flour                            
Salt & Pepper

 For the Veggies
1                              Onion - (chopped)
1                              Green  or Red Pepper - (chopped)
8              oz           Mushrooms  –  (sliced)
4              cl.            Garlic  –  (minced)
(You can add any vegetables you want. Zucchini  works here too)

 For the Rest
1              tsp.        Oregano  - (or as much as you like)
1              tsp.        Basil – (or as much as you like)
3/4         c.             Dry White Wine (or water or more broth)
3/4         c.             Chicken Broth
1              can         Diced Tomatoes with juice - ( 28-ounce)


What You Do:
For the Chicken
1.  Sprinkle the chicken pieces with 1 teaspoon each salt and pepper
2.  Dredge the chicken pieces in the flour to coat lightly.
3.  In a large heavy sauté pan, heat the oil over a medium-high flame.
4.  Add the chicken pieces to the pan and sauté just until brown, about 10 minutes per side
             ( You might have to do 2 batches. )
5.  Transfer the chicken to a plate and set aside

For the Veggies:
6.  Add the bell pepper, onion and garlic to the same pan and sauté about 5 minutes
7.  Season with salt and pepper

For the Rest:
8.  Add the wine and simmer until reduced by half, about 3 minutes
9.  Add the tomatoes with their juice, chicken broth, basil and oregano
10.Return the chicken pieces to the pan
11.Bring the sauce to a simmer
12.Continue simmering over medium-low heat until the chicken is just cooked
(60 minutes should do it)
 
Spoon off any excess fat from atop the sauce. Spoon the sauce over the chicken, then sprinkle with the basil and serve over rice, rice noodles, potatoes, nothing.  Pretty much just eat it however you want.


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