SouperChef Special | Chicken Cacciatore with Portobello and Sage
Chicken | Contains Dairy | Gluten-Free
Pollo alla cacciatore is a traditional Italian hunter-style stew. This was inspired by my trip to Italy in 2012, travelling through the rolling hills of Tuscany. The hunters of Southern Italy would eat this at the end of a long, bitterly cold November day and I suspect it would be made from rabbits rather than chicken.
Chicken Cacciatore wtih portobello and sage
A wheel of Parmagiano Regiano which has been aged for 2 years
Market fresh produce
The rolling hills in Tuscany
Oils, Spices and dried herbs at the market
There are many variations of this recipe depending on which region of Italy you are making it, but it always combines the harvests of the forests with herbs, wine, tomatoes and mushrooms. Our version is made from marinated chicken braised with country vegetables amply flavoured with tomatoes, mustard and parmesan cheese. Portobello mushrooms add an intense earthy flavour and meaty chew, while sage gives a mellow woodsy flavour. Truly a hunter’s fare and perfect for the cool December weather!
Ingredients: Chicken stock (water, chicken bones, stock), marinated chicken, portobello mushrooms, red bell peppers, green bell peppers, potatoes, carrots, tomatoes, celery, leek, thyme, sage, mustard, grape must extract, parmesan cheese, garlic, onions
Condiment: Sour cream