Cacciatore (Italian Chicken)
4 servings
70 minutes
Cacciatore is a traditional Italian dish whose name means 'hunter style.' It features tender chicken fillet baked with aromatic spices, onions, garlic, and a rich tomato sauce. This dish originates from rural areas of Italy where hunters prepared it with available ingredients. Cacciatore impresses with its rich flavor: the combination of tomatoes, oregano, and basil gives it a warm, robust note while onions and garlic add zest. It pairs excellently with potatoes or vegetables, making it an ideal family dinner. Cacciatore embodies comfort, tradition, and the true taste of Italy.
1
Cut the fillet into cubes and place it on a baking sheet lightly greased with olive oil. Put the baking sheet in the oven for about half an hour at a temperature of 150–180 degrees.
- Chicken breast fillet: 450 g
2
Add onion and garlic and bake for another 15 minutes.
- Onion: 1 head
- Garlic: 4 cloves
3
Add pieces of pickled tomatoes, oregano, and basil, coat the breasts with tomato paste (if the paste is too thick, you can add a quarter cup of boiled water) and return the baking tray to the oven for another half hour.
- Marinated tomatoes: 400 g
- Oregano: 1 teaspoon
- Basil: 1 teaspoon
- Tomato paste: 250 g
4
Serve with a side of vegetables or potatoes.