How to Make My Italian Grandfather's Chicken Cacciatore - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's something special about a family recipe that has been passed down through generations. It's a piece of history, a connection to our past, and a way to keep our loved ones close, even when they're no longer with us. My Italian grandfather's chicken cacciatore is one of those recipes that has been cherished in our family for as long as I can remember.

Grandpa always took pride in his cooking, and his chicken cacciatore was one of his signature dishes. He learned the recipe from ...

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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, or to taste
  • 8 (8 ounce) chicken leg quarters with skin
  • 1 large bell pepper, finely chopped
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 1 stalk celery with leaves, finely chopped
  • 1 medium carrot, finely chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
  • 1 (28 ounce) can crushed San Marzano tomatoes
  • 1 cup red wine
  • 1 tablespoon ground allspice
  • 1 large bay leaf
  • ⅛ teaspoon seasoning sauce (such as Maggi®)
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 45 mins
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 5 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  • Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add chicken and cook until well browned, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Remove to a plate.
  • Reduce heat to medium and add bell pepper, onion, celery, carrot, and garlic. Sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add tomato paste and stir to blend into the vegetables.
  • Add crushed tomatoes, wine, allspice, bay leaf, seasoning sauce, salt, and pepper. Return chicken to the pan and toss to coat all pieces.
  • Cover the Dutch oven and place in the preheated oven. Braise until 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 read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
  • Nutrition

    1093 cal.

    • Total Fat: 63g
    • Saturated Fat: 17g
    • Cholesterol: 377mg
    • Sodium: 975mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 32g
    • Dietary Fiber: 8g
    • Protein: 89g
    • Potassium: 2189mg