Easy Flavorful Italian Chicken
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4.8
15 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
1 hr
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Servings
3 servings
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Calories
353 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Easy Flavorful Italian Chicken
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This Italian Chicken also known in Italian as Cacciatore in Bianco or Hunter Chicken, is very easy, moist and so full of flavor, with fresh herbs and olive oil.
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Ingredients
- 1½ pounds chicken pieces (I cut 3 chicken breasts into 3 pieces)
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1½ cups water
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4-5 leaves fresh sage
- 1-2 prigs fresh Rosemary
- 1-2 cloves garlic minced
- ½ teaspoon oregano
- ¼ cup white wine
- ¼-⅓ cup black olives
Instructions
- In a medium to large skillet, add the chicken pieces, sprinkle with a little salt, add the water, a sprig of rosemary and 2 or 3 sage leaves.
- Cook on medium high heat to bring it to a boil, then lower the heat, cover and cook until the water has evaporated, if after about 30-35 minutes there is still quite a bit of water then remove the cover and raise the heat until the water has evaporated.
- To the pan add the olive oil and minced garlic cloves, sprinkle the chicken with oregano and cook on medium heat for about 5 minutes or until the chicken starts to brown.
- Add the wine and raise the heat to medium/high continue to cook for a couple of minutes so it evaporates and the chicken browns more, add the black olives and cook a minute or two. Serve immediately. Enjoy!
Notes
- A dry white wine is usually best for cooking. Pinot Grigio, Sauvignon Blanc, and Chardonnay would make nice choices. I have always been told never cook with wine you won’t drink.
- Salmonella, Campylobacter and other harmful bacteria live on raw chicken. Washing or rinsing the chicken will not remove any harmful live bacteria such as salmonella or campylobacter from it.
- In fact it can worsen it by helping the bacteria to spread throughout your kitchen. Whereas cooking the chicken thoroughly will eliminate any bacteria.
- Chicken is cooked when it reaches an internal temperature of 160F (71C) using a instant read thermometer be sure to check in the thickest part of the breast, they also say if you slice the meat and the juice runs clear it’s done.
- If you are using game (such as rabbit) then place it in a bowl large enough that it can be covered completely with water. Cover it with water, add 1/4 cup of white wine vinegar. Let it sit for 6-8 hours, you can refrigerate it if you prefer. This will help remove the wild flavor. Then drain, rinse well and cut into pieces.
- Any leftovers should be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It will keep for up to two to three days in the fridge. It can be reheated in a skillet or microwave. If you reheat in a skillet then add a bit of water or broth and heat through.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
353kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
2g
(1%)
Protein
21g
(42%)
Fat
27g
(42%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
5g
Monounsaturated Fat
13g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
120mg
(40%)
Sodium
485mg
(20%)
Potassium
290mg
(8%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
0.3g
(1%)
Vitamin A
170IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
31mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 3servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 353 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 353kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 21g | 42% |
| Fat | 27g | 42% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 120mg | 40% |
| Sodium | 485mg | 20% |
| Potassium | 290mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 0.3g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 170IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 31mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.8
15 reviews
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