Pollo alla Cacciatore con Pomodoro

Pollo alla Cacciatore con Pomodoro

Ingredients

1-2 1/2-lb whole chicken (skinless/boneless = thighs and breasts)

3/4 olive oil

3 cloves garlic – crushed

Salt and pepper to taste

2 green peppers – cut into strips

2 red peppers – cut into strips

4 medium onions – sliced thick

1/4 cup tomato paste

1 28-oz can plum tomatoes

1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)

1 cup whole button mushrooms or sliced larger mushrooms

Chopped fresh parsley

The making of...

Wash and pat dry chicken and cut into bite pieces.

Using a large heave skillet with cover, add olive oil and garlic, and sauté until garlic is golden brown.

Remove garlic.

When oil is fairly hot, add chicken pieces and sauté until it's nicely browned, turning as needed.

Add salt and pepper to taste.

Cover and let simmer until tender (about 5 minutes).

Add peppers and onions, and cook until tender and crisp, but not limp.
Turn to med-high heat, add tomato paste and blend well. Then add tomatoes with their juices.

Season to taste with pepper flakes.

When tomatoes have cooked to a sauce consistency, add mushrooms and sprinkle with parsley.

Toss mixture in pan to allow flavours to blend.

Cover and let rest for 1/2 hour before serving. Best served at room temperature.

Compliments to Chef Sid!