Ingredients
- 4 chicken thighs
- 2 chicken breasts with skin and backbone, halved crosswise
- 2 teaspoons salt, plus more to taste
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more to taste
- 1/2 cup all purpose flour, for dredging
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 3/4 cup dry white wine
- 1 ( 28-ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice
- 3/4 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
- 3 tablespoons drained capers
- 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano leaves
- 1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh basil leaves
Directions
Sprinkle the chicken pieces with 1 teaspoon of each salt and pepper. Dredge the chicken pieces in the flour to coat lightly.
In a large heavy saute pan, heat the oil over a medium-high flame. Add the chicken pieces to the pan and saute just until brown, about 5 minutes per side. If all the chicken does not fit in the pan, saute it in 2 batches. Transfer the chicken to a plate and set aside. Add the bell pepper, onion and garlic to the same pan and saute over medium heat until the onion is tender, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Add the wine and simmer until reduced by half, about 3 minutes. Add the tomatoes with their juice, broth, capers and oregano. Return the chicken pieces to the pan and turn them to coat in the sauce. Bring the sauce to a simmer. Continue simmering over medium-low heat until the chicken is just cooked through, about 30 minutes for the breast pieces, and 20 minutes for the thighs.
Using tongs, transfer the chicken to a platter. If necessary, boil the sauce until it thickens slightly, about 3 minutes. Spoon off any excess fat from atop the sauce. Spoon the sauce over the chicken, then sprinkle with the basil and serve.
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By Chef Sheem
San Antonio, TX
on February 06, 2012
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Very tasty!!! I added red, yellow & orange peppers, with crushed tomatoes, & left out the capers - let the chicken simmer in sauce for a good 45 minutes -- served over egg noodles - it was a hit in our house!!
By Marjorie in New...
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on February 05, 2012
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Very nice recipe. I will make a few changes next time I make it. I'll use all breasts, add chopped carrots for some added sweetness, more herbs such as rosemary, thyme and a bay leaf. I'll also skip the capers.
By denbyinva
Paramus, NJ
on February 05, 2012
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I really want to like this recipe. It's an easy recipe. It just wasn't as tasty as I thought it should be considering all the ingredients. It definitely needed more seasoning. Definitely spice the sauce to taste.I am going to try it again sometime, but with more seasoning.
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