Pollo alla Cacciatora

Name: Pollo alla Cacciatora
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 65 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: San Marinese
Ingredients: 1 whole chicken, about 1.5kg, cut into 8 pieces; 3 tbsp olive oil; 1 large onion, sliced; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 200ml dry white wine; 400g canned tomatoes; 100g black olives, pitted; 2 sprigs rosemary; 4 fresh sage leaves; Salt, black pepper; 1 tbsp capers, rinsed

Pollo alla Cacciatora (POHL-loh AHL-lah kah-chah-TOH-rah)

Hunter-Style Chicken

⏱ Prep Time 20 min

📈 Difficulty Medium

👥 Servings

🔥 Calories 408 kcal

Chicken pieces braised with tomatoes, onions, olives, and herbs in white wine until meltingly tender.

Nutrition & Info

Protein 36.0g

Carbs 12.0g

Fat 24.0g

Protein Carbs Fat

Dietary

gluten-free dairy-free nut-free

Equipment Needed

heavy braising pot or Dutch oven tongs

Presentation Guide

Vessel: shallow serving bowl

Garnishes: fresh rosemary, crusty bread

Accompaniments: polenta, roasted potatoes

Ingredients

1 whole chicken, about 1.5kg, cut into 8 pieces
3 tbsp olive oil
1 large onion, sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
200ml dry white wine
400g canned tomatoes
100g black olives, pitted
2 sprigs rosemary
4 fresh sage leaves
Salt, black pepper
1 tbsp capers, rinsed

Instructions

1
Season chicken pieces with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a heavy pot over medium-high heat.
2
Brown chicken on all sides, about 4 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
3
In the same pot, sauté onion until softened, about 5 minutes. Add garlic, cook 1 minute.
4
Pour in white wine, scraping up browned bits. Cook until reduced by half.
5
Add tomatoes, olives, capers, rosemary, and sage. Return chicken to the pot.
6
Cover and simmer gently for 35-40 minutes until chicken is cooked through and tender. Adjust seasoning and serve.

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Did You Know?

The name "cacciatora" means hunter-style, referring to the rustic way hunters would cook game birds with whatever wild herbs and vegetables they found.

Chef's Notes

Equipment Tips

heavy braising pot or Dutch oven
tongs

Garnishing

fresh rosemary, crusty bread

Accompaniments

polenta, roasted potatoes

The Story Behind Pollo alla Cacciatora

Chicken alla cacciatora is a cornerstone of Sammarinese home cooking, reflecting the republic's tradition of simple braised dishes. In a land where hunting was common on the wooded slopes of Mount Titano, this preparation evolved from cooking wild game to using farmyard chicken. The combination of tomatoes, olives, and herbs creates a dish that tastes of the Mediterranean hillside landscape.

🕐 Traditionally enjoyed lunch or dinner 📜 Origins: Medieval

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