Chicken Bites Cacciatore

Published on January 21, 2020 in Italian By Vincenzo Prosperi

How to Make Chicken Bites Cacciatore

You’ve probably heard of chicken cacciatora (or more likely you’ve seen it as “cacciatore”). But, what does it mean? Thought to have originated during the Italian Renaissance, it literally translates as “hunter’s chicken,” as wild herbs, plants, and mushrooms were tossed in the pan along with the catch of the day. It’s a typical recipe popular in Italian cooking and can be prepared in multiple ways. We love it because not only is it easy to prepare, it is full of flavor. Make sure to have your scarpetta, or bread slice, ready – you’re going to want to mop up every last drop!

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CHICKEN BITES CACCIATORE | Bocconcini di Pollo alla Cacciatora

Vincenzo’s Top Tip To Make Chicken Bites Cacciatore

The bocconcini (chicken) can also be floured in rice flour for a gluten free recipe. The red wine can be replaced by vegetable broth. It is essential to brown the bocconcini over a high flame, keeping it high even as it is absorbing the wine. Then lower it and continue cooking over low heat.

Chicken Bites Cacciatore

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Ingredients

Carrot
Celery stalk
Small onion
Bay leaf
Sprig of rosemary
500 grams Chicken breast 17.64 oz. Ct into large cubes
400 grams Cherry tomatoes 14.11 oz
90 grams Black olives 3.17 oz
1 cup Red wine
Flour enough to roll the chicken in
Salt to taste
Pepper to taste
Olio evo to taste

Instructions

Dice the carrot, celery, and onion and brown them along with the bay leaf in 2 tablespoons of oil.
After rolling the chicken lightly through the flour, add it to the carrot mix and let it brown for 5 minutes.
Pour in the glass of wine and let it evaporate, stirring it every now and then.
Add the halved tomatoes, the olives, salt, pepper, and the rosemary.
Cover and let cook for about 15 minutes (if the chicken starts to get dry, add a bit of water).
Serve! E ora si mangia, Vincenzo’s Plate….Enjoy!