GRILLED CHICKEN CACCIATORE WITH SPAGHETTI SQUASH

By TPMay

Ingredients

• 8 chicken thighs (boneless, skinless)
• 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil (divided)
• 2 tablespoons Italian seasoning (divided)
• 2 large red bell peppers (sliced)
• 1 yellow bell pepper (sliced)
• 1 green bell pepper (sliced)
• 1 large onion (sliced)
• 6 cloves garlic (divided)
• 8 ounces cremini mushrooms (sliced)
• 28 ounces crushed tomatoes (canned)
• 3/4 cup red wine
• 1/4-1/2 cup chicken broth (on the side)
• 2 tablespoons capers
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4 cup fresh basil (torn)
• 1 spaghetti squash
• 2 teaspoons kosher salt (divided)
• 1 teaspoon black pepper (divided)
• crushed red pepper flakes (to taste)

Preparation

Step 1

In a large bowl, add chicken thighs, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, a pinch of red pepper flakes and 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning. Toss to evenly coat chicken.
In a separate large mixing bowl, add the peppers, onion, 4 cloves sliced garlic, mushroom, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Toss to evenly coat.
Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat and lightly brush with olive oil. Preheat oven to 350ºF.
Grill seasoned chicken thighs until charred on both sides, about 8 minutes total. Grill the vegetables until slightly charred.
In a braiser or heavy-bottomed pot, add tomatoes, red wine, chicken broth, capers, 2 cloves crushed garlic, oregano, 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning and crushed red pepper to taste. Place over medium-high heat and bring to a simmer. Add the grilled chicken and vegetables to the pot. Return sauce to a simmer. Transfer to oven to finish cooking, about 30-45 minutes.
Serve chicken, vegetables and some sauce over spaghetti squash. Garnish with fresh basil.
For the spaghetti squash: using a fork, poke holes all over the squash. Place in the microwave for about 5 minutes, or until cooked through and tender.
Once cool enough to handle, cut in half. Using a fork, scrape the squash away from the skin and transfer to a bowl. Season squash with olive oil salt and pepper.