This updated version of “hunter’s chicken” is made with a lighter hand and bolder flavors. Serve over hot cooked farro or Israeli couscous.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1-1/2 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning, crushed
- Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
- 6 to 8 (20 ounces) Just Bare Hand-Trimmed Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs
- 4 thick slices uncured bacon or pancetta, sliced crosswise into ½-inch pieces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1 small onion, sliced
- 1 small red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 cup small cremini mushrooms, sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, sliced
- 2 (14-1/2-ounce) cans diced Italian-seasoned tomatoes, drained
- 3/4 cup dry white wine or low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/4 cup julienned sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained
- 1 cup large green pimiento-stuffed olives
- Grated Romano or Asiago cheese and lemon wedges, if desired
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
| Amount Per Serving | ||
|---|---|---|
| Calories 540 | Calories from Fat 53 | |
| % Daily Value* | ||
| Total Fat 32g | 41% | |
| Saturated Fat 9g | 45% | |
| Total Carbohydrate 22g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber 6g | 21% | |
| Total Sugars 8g | ||
| Protein 34g | ||
| Calcium 13% | Iron 17% |
| Vitamin C 49% | Vitamin A 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs:
Instructions
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Mix flour, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper in a shallow dish. Flatten chicken pieces; dredge in seasoned flour.
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Cook bacon in a large deep skillet until crisp; remove bacon, reserving fat in pan. Set bacon pieces aside.
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Add 1 tablespoon oil to bacon fat in pan. Sauté chicken until well browned; remove to a plate.
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Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil to pan. Sauté onion, bell pepper, mushrooms, and garlic about 5 minutes or until softened. Add tomatoes, broth, and wine. Return chicken to pan; simmer 15 minutes longer of until no longer pink in center. Cook to internal temp of 165°F. Stir in sun-dried tomatoes and olives.
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Serve chicken and sauce sprinkled with reserved bacon, cheese, and a squeeze of lemon.