This traditional Tuscan recipe is a true Italian classic. Perfect for a Sunday lunch, it’s hearty, flavourful, and surprisingly easy to make. Packed with protein and bursting with the rustic flavours of Italy, Pollo alla Cacciatora is a dish that brings everyone to the table.
Chicken thighs and drumsticks are browned to golden perfection before being simmered in a rich tomato and wine sauce, infused with fragrant herbs and olives. The result? A tender, flavour-packed meal that feels like a warm hug from Tuscany.
Serve it with crusty bread to soak up the sauce or alongside a simple side of roasted potatoes or polenta. It’s a dish that’s as satisfying as it is authentic.
Bring a taste of Tuscany to your table with this comforting classic. Buon appetito!
Pollo alla Cacciatora Toscana (Tuscan Hunter’s Chicken)
Ingredients
- 750 g chicken corn fed thighs and drumsticks
- 1 carrot
- 1 celery stick
- 1/2 onion
- herbs rosemary/ sage/bay leaves
- 1 can tomato
- 100-200 ml white or red wine
- handful of whole olives 15-20
Instructions
- Add oil to a pan and add the chicken. Brown the chicken both sides and when is ready set aside.
- In the same on add the vegetables and cook.
- Add the wine, let it evaporate.
- Add the tomato sauce, herbs, olives and chicken back in.
- Cover and cook on low heat for 30-40 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and tender.