I make chicken cacciatore with chicken thighs or leg quarters. Dark meat gets a really bad rap because it is high in fat and calories. However, here is why I love dark meat:
- It has a lot more vitamins and nutrients than white meat.
- It has more flavor and is more moist and juicy.
- Last but not least, it's cheaper!
Chicken Cacciatore
4 Chicken thighs or 2 leg quarters
Garlic powder
Italian herbs
Salt
Pepper
1 Jar of Pasta sauce
1/4 Tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- Place chicken thighs or legs into a glass baking dish. Lightly spray the chicken with cooking spray oil. This will make the skin nice and crispy.
- Lightly sprinkle each piece with garlic, Italian herbs, salt, and pepper. Use your judgement as far as how much or little you want to use.
- Bake at 375° F for 45 minutes for chicken thighs and 75 minutes for leg quarters.
- When the chicken has about 15 minutes left, mix together the sauce and red pepper flakes.
- Heat over medium low, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is finished. Remove from heat.
- You can serve this over top of rice, pasta, or even a bed of roasted vegetables.
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