Chicken Cacciatore

Yield: 4 servings

2 chicken breasts with skin and backbone, halved crosswise

4 chicken thighs

salt and pepper, to taste

1/3 cup all purpose flour

3 tbsp olive oil

1 onion, chopped

3 garlic cloves, finely chopped

1 sweet potato, chopped

1 cup mushrooms, quartered

1 large red bell pepper, chopped

3/4 cup dry white wine

1 can diced tomatoes

1 cup chicken stock

1 tsp oregano

1 tsp paprika

1/2 tsp chili flakes

1/2 tsp thyme

1/2 tsp rosemary

1 bay leaf

3 tbsp capers

1/4 cup fresh basil, roughly chopped

1. Season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper. Dredge the chicken in the flour to lightly coat.

2. In a large heavy saute pan, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces to the pan and saute just until brown, about 5 minutes per side. This can be done in batches if all the chicken does not fit in the pan. Transfer the chicken to a plate and set aside.

3. In the same pan, add the onion and garlic. Saute over medium heat until the onion is tender, about 5 minutes.

4. Add the sweet potato, mushrooms, and red pepper. Saute for another 3 minutes.

5. Add the wine and simmer until reduced by half, about 3 minutes.

6. Add the tomatoes, chicken stock, spices, and capers. Return the chicken pieces to the pan and bring the sauce to a simmer. Simmering over medium-low heat until the chicken is just cooked through, about 30 minutes.

7. Garnish with fresh basil before serving.

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