Chicken Cacciatore

Ingredients

• 1 whole chicken separated into 8 pieces 
• 3 tbsp olive oil 
• 1 large onion sliced 
• 3 garlic cloves minced 
• 1 red bell pepper sliced 
• 1 yellow bell pepper sliced 
• 3/4 c chicken broth 
• 2 tsp vinegar 
• 1 ½ cups crushed tomatoes 
• 1 tsp dried oregano 
• 1 tsp red pepper flakes 
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. Season chicken with salt and pepper. 
2. Add olive oil to a large high sided sauté pan or heavy-bottomed pot and place over medium-high heat. 
3. Add chicken, skin side down and cook until golden brown, about 5 minutes. 
4. Flip and cook until browned on the other side. 
5. Move chicken to the side of the pot. 
6. Add the onions and garlic, and cook until soft. 
7. Add the bell peppers and sauté for a few more minutes. 
8. Season with salt and pepper. 
9. Add the chicken broth and vinegar and simmer until reduced by half. 
10. Add tomatoes, oregano, red pepper flakes and season with salt and pepper. 
11. Partly cover pan and simmer for about 35 to 40 minutes. 

Submitted by Sue Zuron