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Jamie Oliver Chicken Cacciatore 15 Minute Meals

Jamie Oliver Chicken Cacciatore 15 Minute Meals
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Jamie Oliver’s Chicken Cacciatore 15 Minute Meals is an Italian-inspired dish where chicken is cooked in a tomato-based sauce with garlic, herbs, and vegetables. In this quick version, high heat and smart timing replace long simmering, delivering bold flavour in a fraction of the time.

Ingredients

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    • 600–700 g chicken thighs or chicken breast, cut into large pieces

    • 2 tablespoons olive oil

    • 1 large onion, thinly sliced

    • 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped

    • 200 g mushrooms, sliced

    • 1 teaspoon dried oregano

    • 1 teaspoon dried thyme

    • 400 g chopped tomatoes

    • 2 tablespoons tomato purée

    • Salt, to taste

    • Black pepper, to taste

    • Small handful fresh parsley or basil, chopped

Instructions

Step 1: Heat the pan and start the chicken

Place a large frying pan on high heat and add olive oil. Add the chicken pieces, season lightly with salt and pepper, and cook for 4–5 minutes, turning once, until golden on the outside.

Step 2: Add onion and garlic

Lower the heat slightly and add the sliced onion. Cook for 2–3 minutes until softened, then stir in the garlic and cook briefly until fragrant.

Step 3: Add mushrooms and herbs

Add the mushrooms, oregano, and thyme. Stir well and cook for another 2 minutes, allowing the mushrooms to soften and release their flavor.

Step 4: Build the sauce

Stir in the tomato purée, followed by the chopped tomatoes. Mix well so everything is coated and bring the sauce to a rapid simmer.

Step 5: Cook through

Reduce the heat slightly and let the chicken cook in the sauce for 6–8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is fully cooked and the sauce thickens.

Step 6: Finish and serve

Taste and adjust seasoning. Sprinkle with fresh herbs just before serving and serve hot.

Find it online: https://jamieolivereats.uk/chicken-cacciatore-15-minute-meals/