Chicken Cacciatore

Directions

1. 1
   Lightly coat chicken with kosher salt and pepper.
2. 2
   Heat olive oil in large skillet over medium-high heat.
3. 3
   Add chicken, skin side down, and cook until that side is golden, about 5-8 minutes.
4. 4
   Flip over and cook other side until golden.
5. 5
   Remove chicken from pan and set aside.
6. 6
   Carefully pour out and discard 2/3 of the remaining oil and the chicken drippings from the pan.
7. 7
   Add onion, garlic and mushrooms to the same pan and cook over medium heat until the onion is tender, about 5-8 minutes.
8. 8
   Add the tomatoes and their juices, capers, wine and oregano and stir to combine.
9. 9
   Season to taste with additional salt or pepper if needed.
10. 10
    Return the chicken to the pan.
11. 11
    Bring to a simmer and simmer, uncovered, over medium-low heat for 20-25 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.
12. 12
    Once chicken is cooked, remove the chicken from the pan and heat the sauce on high to thicken it for 5-10 minutes, if necessary.
13. 13
    If sauce is very liquidy, boil until it reduces to desired amount.
14. 14
    Garnish with julienned basil and serve.
15. 15
    Enjoy!