Whole30 Chicken Cacciatore

Serves 2
Ingredients:

4 tbsp. cooking fat
1 lb. chicken legs (bone-in, skin-on)
½ lb. chicken thighs (boneless)½ tsp. sea salt
½ tsp. black pepper
1/2 yellow onion, chopped
1/2 red bell pepper, chopped
1 cup mushrooms, sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp. capers, drained
1 14.5 oz. can diced tomatoes
1 c. chicken broth or water
2 tbsp. fresh basil, chopped (optional)

Directions:

In a large skillet with high edges, heat 2 tablespoons of cooking oil over medium-high heat.  Season both sides of the chicken with the salt and pepper, and place the chicken in the pan.  Sear the chicken until browned, about 5 minutes on each side.  Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.

In the same pan, add the last 2 tablespoons of coconut oil, onion, and pepper, and sauté for 4 to 5 minutes until the onion starts to become translucent. This is a good time to scrape the crispy chicken bits from the bottom of the pan and stir into the mixture so you get all of that flavor in your final dish.  Add the mushrooms and cook for another 2 minutes.  Add the garlic and stir for 1 minute until fragrant.  Add the capers and diced tomatoes. 

Return the chicken back to the pan along with the chicken broth.  Cover and simmer for 30 minutes or until a meat thermometer reads 165 degrees Fahrenheit.

Serve this Chicken Cacciatore over some Cauliflower Rice or Zucchini Noodles or Garlic Smashed Potatoes with ghee, salt, and pepper!!

Comment below if you are inspired to make this recipe would love to hear what side dish you choose!!