Chicken Cacciatore
2016-05-26- Cuisine: Italian, Winter Ideas
- Course: Main Course
- Skill Level: Intermediate
Recipe Info
- Servings : 6
- Cook Time : 6:00 h
- Ready In : 6:00 h
A classic Italian chicken stew that has layers of flavour once cooked slowly.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsps olive oil
- 12 chicken drumsticks
- 1 onion, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 3 drained anchovy fillets, finely chopped
- 1⁄2 cup dry white wine
- 1⁄3 cup chicken stock
- 1⁄3 cup tomato purée
- 2 tbsps tomato paste
- 2 tsps fresh basil, finely chopped
- 1 tsp caster sugar
Method
Step 1
Heat the oil in a large frying pan and cook the chicken, in batches, until browned all over. Transfer the chicken to a 4.5 litre slow cooker.
Step 2
Cook the onion, garlic and anchovy in the same pan, stirring, until the onion softens. Add the wine and bring to the boil. Boil, uncovered, until reduced by half; stir into the cooker with the stock, pasta sauce, tomato paste, basil and sugar. Cook covered, on low for 6 hours. Season to taste to serve garnished with fresh basil.