Chicken Cacciatore

Locale: Italy

Source: Irma S Rombauer, Joy of Cooking [p. 427]

Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1 4 lb chicken
• 2-3 tbs flour
• 1/4 c olive oil
• 2 tbs shallots, chopped
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1/2 c white wine
• 1/4 c tomato paste
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp white pepper
• 3/4 c chicken stock
• 1/2 bay leaf
• 1/8 tsp thyme
• 1/2 tsp basil
• 1/8 tsp sweet marjoram
• 1/2-1 c sliced mushrooms
• 2 tbs brandy or 1/4 c Muscatel (optional)

Steps

1. Cut up chicken. Dredge pieces in flour. Heat olive oil and saute chicken pieces. Drain on paper towels.

2. Mix sauce: wine, chicken stock, tomato paste, spices, brandy (if using).

3. Saute shallots and garlic. Add mushrooms and briefly saute. Add sauce, stir, and return chicken. Bring to a boil, turn heat down, cover, and simmer for one hour (or until tender).

Notes

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