Ingredients
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2 chicken breasts (boneless and halved)
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4 chicken thighs
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2 tsp salt
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1 tsp ground black pepper
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1 large red bell pepper (chopped)
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1 chopped onion
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1/2 cup all-purpose flour
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3 tbsp olive oil
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1/2 cup apple cider vinegar or balsamic vinegar
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3 garlic cloves, minced
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1 can of diced tomatoes with their juice
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3/4 cup chicken broth
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1 1/2 tsp dried oregano leaves
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1/4 cup fresh basil
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3 tbsp capers
When it comes to Italian cuisine, people usually eat the common dishes such as pasta or pizza etc. We tend to focus more on the cheese, pesto and olives rather than the tangy and tomato infused meat based dishes.
Diversify your palette with this easy and delicious Italian recipe and impress your friends and family with your flair in Italian cookery.
Health benefits
Chicken cacciatore is a very healthy dish as it contains protein, vitamins and minerals abundantly found in the ingredients. You have braised chicken, tomatoes, fresh herbs all cooked in olive oil, which is a huge part of Italian cuisine and almost every dish contains it. Olives have anti-inflammatory properties that are good for the heart. Tomatoes are an integral part of this dish and they contain lycopene which is an essential nutrient for maintaining eye health. Each serving of this dish contains 250 calories.
How to make Mouthwatering Chicken Cacciatore
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