Chicken Cacciatore (Low-Carb)

Name: Chicken Cacciatore (Low-Carb)
Cook time: 75 min
Total time: 75 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 8 pieces Chicken thighs; 2 tbsp Olive oi for frying; 20g Butter; 2 med. Onion, chopped finely; 225g Shiitake mushrooms; 3 cloves Garlic, peeled; 185ml Dry white wine; 2 Bay leaves; 1 tsp Basil, chopped; 100 ml Passata or chopped tomatoes; ½ tsp Paprika; Salt and Pepper to taste

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Cook: 75 mins

Serves: 4

Italian Main Course

Ingredients

8 pieces Chicken thighs
2 tbsp Olive oi for frying
20g Butter
2 med. Onion, chopped finely
225g Shiitake mushrooms
3 cloves Garlic, peeled
185ml Dry white wine
2 Bay leaves
1 tsp Basil, chopped
100 ml Passata or chopped tomatoes
½ tsp Paprika
Salt and Pepper to taste

Accompaniment

Description

Chicken cooked in a rich flavoursome tomato sauce.

Method

1
1. Sautee the chicken with a bit of olive oil in a large frying pan until golden brown for about 20 minutes turning regularly.
2. In a separate pan on medium heat, melt the butter add the onions and mushrooms, sautee until golden. Add the garlic and cook for a further 5 minutes.
4. Spoon the mushrooms, onions and garlic over the chicken and pour on the wine.
5. Add the bay leaves, basil and paprika.
6. Simmer for about 20 minutes, partially covered, then stir in the tomato sauce or passata and add salt to season.
7. Cook uncovered to reduce on low heat for a further 15 minutes.

Chef's Tips

Tip 1.
I prefer thighs as the meat is tastier, but you can use other cut of chicken.
Tip 2.
Can be prepared easily in advance and heated later. Also, freezes very well.
Tip 3.
350kcal per serving (chicken only)
Tip 3.
Serve with lemon or plain rice.