Hunter’s Chicken Recipe an easy-to-prepare main course that everyone loves.
A dish based on chicken thighs and drumsticks first seared skin-side down, flavored with herbs and either tomato purée or tomato pulp for those who prefer it.
The Hunter’s Chicken Recipe is a typical dish of Italian cuisine, with peasant traditions.
Many regions claim its origin, especially central ones like Tuscany and Umbria.
The Hunter’s Chicken Recipe, as often happens, varies depending on the region, but especially according to family recipes.
My version includes black olives, but I know some prefer mushrooms, for example.
Speaking of chicken, also try these recipes: Homemade Chicken Cordon Bleu
Chicken Breast Marinated in Carrot and Potato Sauce with Turmeric
- Difficulty: Very Easy
- Cost: Medium
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 4 servings
- Cooking methods: Slow cooking, Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All seasons
Ingredients
- 1.1 lbs chicken legs, with skin, raw
- 1 celery
- 1 carrot
- 1 onion
- 1 clove garlic
- 2 sprigs rosemary
- 1 glass red wine
- Half glass water (warm)
- 14 oz tomato purée
- to taste black olives
- to taste extra virgin olive oil
- to taste fine salt
- 1 dried red chili peppers
Tools
- 1 Frying Pan Aeternum
Preparation
To prepare the hunter’s chicken, first wash the chicken pieces under running water and dry them with paper towels;
Sauté in a large pot the chopped ingredients;
Cook slowly and add garlic and rosemary;
Once the chopped ingredients have softened, add the chicken pieces skin-side down initially;
Turn to cook on all sides;
Add salt and chili pepper. Stir
Deglaze with red wine and let it evaporate
Add the purée
Pour some warm water, put on the lid, and cook slowly for 50 minutes.
Stir occasionally. Add more water if the sauce dries out too much. remove the garlic
Near the end of cooking, add the olives and stir
Turn off after 5 minutes with the lid on
The Hunter’s Chicken can be stored in the fridge in a well-sealed container for a couple of days.
FAQ (Questions and Answers)
on Hunter’s Chicken Recipe
Can I use whole tomatoes instead of purée?
Yes, you can use whole tomatoes, pulp, or even fresh tomatoes.
Can I skip the onion?
Yes, you can just use garlic.
How about adding pepper instead of chili?
That’s a feasible alternative. So yes, certainly!
