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

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Ingredients

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

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William Derrick

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I'm not a big fan of chicken cacciatore but my husband loves it. I made this recipe for him and he was very happy with it.

Fun Blogz

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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's easy to make and the leftovers are even better the next day.

Ganga Bc

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I'm always looking for new chicken cacciatore recipes and this one is definitely a keeper. I love the addition of the sun-dried tomatoes.

Sylvana Emma

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This recipe is a great starting point, but I like to add some of my own personal touches. I usually add some chopped mushrooms and olives to the sauce.

Parbat Rai

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I'm not sure what went wrong but my chicken turned out dry and tough. I think I overcooked it.

Md Rahat 143

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I followed the recipe exactly but my sauce turned out too thin. I had to add some cornstarch to thicken it up.

shahinur tech

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This recipe was a little too bland for my taste. I added some extra garlic and oregano and it was much better.

Ebuka Ekeneme

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I'm not a big fan of chicken cacciatore, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The sauce was flavorful and the chicken was cooked perfectly.

Gangster Wife

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This is my new go-to chicken cacciatore recipe. It's easy to make and always turns out great.

Ayoba Adama

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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfect. The chicken was tender and flavorful, and the sauce was rich and delicious.

Allison Grover

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This was a delicious and easy-to-make dish. I used boneless, skinless chicken breasts and it turned out great. I will definitely be making this again.