Pollo Cacciatore

Ingredients

4

large chicken breasts, skinned and bonned

2 tbsp

olive oil

2

onions, peeled and chopped

2

cloves garlic, peeled and chopped

397g

can peeled,chopped plum tomatoes

225g

mushrooms, sliced

1

bay leaf

1

sprig

200ml

full bodied red wine

 

salt & freshly ground black pepper to taste

Method

 

Heat the oil in a heavy-based pan. Saute the onions and garlic until golden. Add the chicken and brown on all sides. Add the tomatoes, mushrooms, herbs and wine. Lower the heat, season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Partially cover and cook on a very low heat for about one hour, turning the chicken occasionally. Garnish and serve hot. Serves 4

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