Wash chicken before cooking.

There a variety of ways to make Chicken Cacciatore, sometimes with tomatoes and sometimes with peppers. But, this simple, classic recipe needs no entourage. The chicken is so tender, it just falls off the bone and into your mouth.

Ingredients for Chicken Cacciatore:

• 5 lb. whole chicken
• 2 cloves garlic, peeled
• salt and pepper to taste
• olive oil, enough to coat bottom of pan
• 1/2 cup white wine
• 1/3 cup white wine vinegar
• 3 sprigs fresh rosemary

Directions for Chicken Cacciatore:

Cut chicken into pieces.

• Spray a large, deep skillet with cooking spray.
• Add chicken, garlic, salt, and pepper.
• Cover and cook over medium to high heat.
• After 10 to 15 minutes, add olive oil and white wine. Continue to cook, turning chicken on all sides.
• After 15 more minutes, add white wine vinegar and continue to cook for approximately 15 to 20 more minutes or until chicken is cooked thoroughly.
• In the last 5 minutes of cooking, add the rosemary.

This recipe for Chicken Cacciatore serves 4 to 6 people.

Chicken Cacciatore