Rich, rustic, and full of Italian charm, this Chicken Cacciatore brings the warmth of a traditional countryside kitchen to your table. Tender drumsticks are gently simmered in a fragrant tomato and white wine sauce, layered with earthy mushrooms, briny olives, and fresh herbs. Served alongside fluffy rice, it’s a comforting, flavourful dish that feels both homely and refined – perfect for a cosy family meal or an elegant dinner with friends.
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 12 chicken drumsticks
- 1 large onion finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic crushed
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 90 g black olives drained
- 250 ml tomato puree
- 125 ml white wine
- 125 ml chicken stock
- 125 g button mushrooms quartered
- 1 tbsp fresh oregano
- 2 tsp fresh thyme chopped
- 2 tsp brown sugar
Method
- Heat half the oil in a large heavy-based pan and brown the drumsticks in small batches over high heat.
- Heat the remaining oil in a frying pan and cook the onion and garlic for 10 minutes, or until golden. Remove from the pan and add to the chicken.
- Add the remaining ingredients to the frying pan. Bring to the boil, reduce the heat and then simmer for 10 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Pour over the chicken, stir to combine, cover and simmer for 35 minutes or very tender.
Nutrition
Serving340gCalories350kcalCarbohydrates10gProtein31gFat18gSaturated Fat4gPolyunsaturated Fat1.8gCholesterol140mgSodium460mgPotassium690mgFiber2gSugar6gVitamin A300IUVitamin C12mgCalcium50mgIron2mg
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