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    Hunter-Style Chicken Recipe

    Last Modified: Jan 18, 2023 by Paleo Leaper · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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    Hunter-Style chicken – the name might give an impression that this is a basic chicken dish, one that a Paleo-era hunter might cook while out at work. But the “hunter” term in this dish is actually derived from the Italian word “cacciatore” and describes a chicken that is cooked with tomatoes and mushrooms.

    Hunter-Style Chicken

    This dish is a fantastic call back to the hearty Italian nights you may have enjoyed growing up, filled with Italian seasonings and flavors that show off the hearty side of the Mediterranean.

    This is a great, indulging week-night dish, simple in preparation but requiring a bit more work than you might expect from a quick meal. Although it does require some time, the flavor pay-off more than makes up for the commitment it takes to craft this delicious meal.

    This dish calls for a mix of both fresh and dried seasonings. If you are short on time or fresh versions of these, dried seasoning can work if needed – just make sure to scale down your amounts and avoid using a generic Italian seasoning; this often hides unnecessary sodium and other unhealthy ingredients.

    The dish also includes both crushed tomatoes and tomato sauce – these are both easily found in your canned foods section, but if you are feeling especially ambitious, you can make both from fresh tomatoes as well.

    For a true Italian meal, pair this main course with a Paleo-friendly noodle - there are a ton of options for these, depending on your preferences. End this meal with a bowl of Coconut Vanilla Ice Cream for a gelato replacement that will make your mouth swoon.

    Hunter-Style Chicken Recipe

    Serves: 4 Prep: 15 min Cook: 25 min

    Ingredients

    • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
    • 1 garlic clove, minced
    • 1 tsp. fresh thyme, minced
    • 1 tsp. fresh rosemary, minced
    • 2 tbsp. olive oil
    • Cooking fat
    • Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

    Hunter Sauce Ingredients

    • 1 bell pepper, sliced
    • 8 oz. cremini mushrooms, sliced
    • 1 onion, sliced
    • 2 garlic cloves, minced
    • ¼ cup chicken stock
    • ¼ cup fresh basil, minced
    • ¼ cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, minced
    • 2 tsp. dried thyme
    • 2 cups crushed tomatoes
    • 1 cup tomato sauce
    • ½ tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
    • 2 tsp. olive oil
    Hunter-Style Chicken Recipe Preparation

    Preparation

    1. In a bowl, combine the chicken, garlic, thyme, rosemary, and olive oil; season to taste.
    2. Melt some cooking fat (about ½ tbsp.) in a skillet over medium-high heat.
    3. Brown the chicken for 1 to 2 minutes on all sides and remove from the skillet.
    4. Prepare the sauce in the same skillet. Lower the heat to prevent splattering, add olive oil for Hunter sauce, and re-heat the skillet.
    5. Add the onion, garlic, mushroom, and bell pepper; cook until fragrant and soft (3 to 4 minutes).
    6. Deglaze the pan with the chicken stock - add to the skillet and stir while scraping the bottom of the pan.
    7. Stir in the remaining sauce ingredients and bring to a boil.
    8. Lower the heat and return the chicken to the skillet; simmer for 12 to 15 minutes.
    9. Season dish with salt and pepper to taste; serve topped with leftover fresh herbs.

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    Hunter-Style Chicken Recipe

    Hunter-Style Chicken Recipe

    This Italian-inspired dish gives a taste of the Mediterranean while keeping you on track for your Paleo needs.
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    Prep Time 15 minutes mins
    Cook Time 25 minutes mins
    Total Time 40 minutes mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4 people
    Calories 2370 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
    • 1 garlic clove minced
    • 1 tsp. fresh thyme minced
    • 1 tsp. fresh rosemary minced
    • 2 tbsp. olive oil
    • Cooking fat
    • Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
    • 1 bell pepper sliced
    • 8 oz. cremini mushrooms sliced
    • 1 onion sliced
    • 2 garlic cloves minced
    • ¼ cup chicken stock
    • ¼ cup fresh basil minced
    • ¼ cup fresh flat-leaf parsley minced
    • 2 tsp. dried thyme
    • 2 cups crushed tomatoes
    • 1 cup tomato sauce
    • ½ tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
    • 2 tsp. olive oil

    Instructions
     

    • In a bowl, combine the chicken, garlic, thyme, rosemary, and olive oil; season to taste.
      4 boneless, 1 garlic clove, 1 tsp. fresh thyme, 1 tsp. fresh rosemary, Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, 2 tbsp. olive oil
    • Melt some cooking fat (about ½ tbsp.) in a skillet over medium-high heat.
      Cooking fat
    • Brown the chicken for 1 to 2 minutes on all sides and remove from the skillet.
    • Prepare the sauce in the same skillet. Lower the heat to prevent splattering, add olive oil for Hunter sauce, and re-heat the skillet.
      2 tsp. olive oil
    • Add the onion, garlic, mushroom, and bell pepper; cook until fragrant and soft (3 to 4 minutes).
      8 oz. cremini mushrooms, 1 onion, 2 garlic cloves, 1 bell pepper
    • Deglaze the pan with the chicken stock – add to the skillet and stir while scraping the bottom of the pan.
      4 boneless, ¼ cup chicken stock
    • Stir in the remaining sauce ingredients and bring to a boil.
      ¼ cup fresh basil, ¼ cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, 2 tsp. dried thyme, 2 cups crushed tomatoes, ½ tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
    • Lower the heat and return the chicken to the skillet; simmer for 12 to 15 minutes.
    • Season dish with salt and pepper to taste; serve topped with leftover fresh herbs.
      1 cup tomato sauce, Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

    Nutrition

    Calories: 2370kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 296gFat: 124gSaturated Fat: 51gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 63gTrans Fat: 6gCholesterol: 898mgSodium: 1444mgPotassium: 6037mgFiber: 6gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 2306IUVitamin C: 65mgCalcium: 342mgIron: 37mg
    Keyword chicken, hunter style
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    Filed Under: Paleo Chicken and Poultry Recipes, Paleo Recipes Tagged With: cooking: fast prep, cooking: stovetop, diet: dairy-free, diet: egg-free, diet: no sweeteners, diet: nut-free, diet: shellfish-free, good for leftovers, Paleo Dinner Recipes, Paleo Kid-Friendly Recipes

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