Polla Alla Cacciatora Fantastico

By Shash

Ingredients

• Chicken Pieces (Preferably with bone-in)
• 1 - Strip Bacon - Chopped
• Olive Oil
• 1 Medium Onion - Chopped
• 1-2 Stalks Celery - Chopped
• 2-3 Cloves of Garlic - Sliced
• 1 Sweet Roasted Red Pepper - Chopped
• 1 Cup Portabella or Cremini Mushrooms - Chopped
• 1 Tablespoon Fresh Parsley - Chopped
• 1 Tablespoon Fresh Rosemary - Chopped (1 Tsp - if using dry)
• 2 Bay Leaves
• 1 Lemon - Thinly Sliced
• 1 Cup Dry or Semi-Dry White Wine
• Splash of Vinegar (White or Red Wine Vinegar)
• 1 Cup Chicken Stock (Only use if you need to add liquid)
• S&P to taste

Preparation

Step 1

1. Cook chopped bacon in a little olive oil.
2. Add onion, celery, garlic, roasted pepper, parsley and saute until onion turns golden.
3. Salt & pepper chicken pieces.
4. Add wine, vinegar, bay leaves, rosemary and then place mushrooms and lemon slices on top of chicken.
5. Simmer covered for 35-45 minutes until chicken is tender. Add chicken stock, if needed.