Chef Michael Bonacini makes a signature dish of the Veneto – Chicken Cacciatore! This delicate-yet-hearty stew is heady with herbs, tomato and, of course, slow cooked chicken and vegetables!
Serves 4
INGREDIENTS
2 pounds (907 g) skin-on chicken breast
Salt and pepper
1 tablespoon (15 ml) butter
1 tablespoon (15 ml) olive oil
1 small onion, diced
1 celery stalk, diced
1 carrot, peeled and diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
4 anchovies, roughly chopped
1 sprig oregano
2 bay leaves
2 cups (470 ml) chopped tomatoes
1 cup (240 ml) Italian black olives
1 cup (240 ml) dry white wine
2 cups (470 ml) chicken broth
Crusty bread, for serving
INSTRUCTIONS
Season chicken all over with salt and pepper.
Heat butter and olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and brown the chicken in batches, 7-8 minutes per side. Transfer browned chicken to a plate.
Add onion, celery, carrot, and garlic to pan and cook until translucent, 3-4 minutes.
Add anchovies, oregano, and bay leaves, and stir to combine.
Add browned chicken pieces back to pan. Add tomatoes, olives, wine, and chicken broth. Stir to coat chicken in vegetables and liquid.
Reduce heat to low and cover pan. Continue cooking for 60 minutes, turning chicken periodically.
Serve hot with crusty bread.
