Keto Baked Chicken Cacciatore is a delicious dish. It is the keto version of the traditional Italian hunter-style dish. Make this dish with the combination of chicken, olive oil, capers, onions, mushrooms, garlic, bell pepper, seasoning, and black olives. All these components are very simple, and we can easily get them from the grocery stores or from the pantry. This dish doesn’t contain any heavy cream or butter, so it is perfect for people who are dairy intolerant as well. Keto Baked Chicken Cacciatore works well for a weeknight dinner as it gets prepared in only an hour. Serve this dish with cauliflower rice, sautéed spinach, or zoodles for a satisfying dinner. This dish stores easily, so it’s perfect for meal prepping.
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STATS:
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Prep time: 15 minutes
- Course: Main course
- Portion size: One chicken piece with sauce
- Cook time: 50 minutes
- Portion: 4
- Cuisine: Italian
- Total time: One hour, five minutes
- Diet: Keto
EQUIPMENT:
- Chopping board
- Oven
- Casserole dish
- Mixing bowl
- Knife
INGREDIENTS:
- Bone-in chicken thighs – 4 pieces
- Olive oil – 2 tbsp.
- Onion – 1 medium
- Garlic cloves – 4
- Bell peppers – 1 red and 1 yellow
- Mushrooms – 1 cup
- Crushed tomatoes – 1 cup
- Black pepper
- Chicken broth – ½ cup
- Tomato paste – 1 tbsp.
- Black olives – 1/3 cup
- Capers – 1 tbsp.
- Salt
- Dried oregano – 1 tsp.
- Fresh parsley or basil
- Dried basil – 1 tsp.
- Red chili flakes – ¼ tsp.
INGREDIENT NOTES:
CHICKEN:
- Use the chicken with bone so the dish will be more flavorful and juicy. We can also use the chicken with skin to enhance the flavor further. Drumsticks also serve as a great alternative in this dish, just alter the time for cooking.
OLIVE OIL:
- Olive oil sears the chicken and provides the extra fat content and indulgence in the dish. Use the extra virgin version for more flavors.
GARLIC & ONIONS:
- Use the garlic & onions to form the foundation of the flavors of the sauce. We have to make thin slices of onions, so they get soft easily. Onions provide the deep taste while garlic adds the pleasant aroma.
MUSHROOMS & BELL PEPPER:
- Add the mushrooms and bell pepper to the dish. Bell pepper adds a slight sweet taste, & mushroom adds umami taste. They also provide the colors in the dish.
TOMATO PASTE & CRUSH:
- Include the tomato paste and its crushed form, which doesn’t contain any extra sugar. Tomato paste will enhance the taste. Use the fire-roasted tomatoes instead to enrich the indulgence.
CHICKEN BROTH:
- Chicken broth will help to thin the consistency of the sauce and also provide a light flavor. It also adds moisture and prevents drying.
CARPERS & BLACK OLIVE:
- Capers and black olives provide the briny & indulgent flavor & texture. It helps to balance the tomatoes. Rinse the capers to add a slight salty taste.
SEASOING:
- Use the oregano, chili flakes, black pepper, basil, and salt to provide the traditional Italian flavor. We can add the amount of chili flakes based on preference.
GARNISH:
- Garnish the dish in the end with basil and parsley for the added color and refreshment. It will help to brighten the flavors, and it is an option, but a must-have for increasing the refreshness of the dish.
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INSTRUCTIONS:
- We warm the oven to 190° C.
- Then we apply the oil slightly to the tray.
- Now we season the chicken lightly with black pepper & salt on all sides.
- Then warm the olive oil in skillet on a moderate flame.
- Sear the chicken for 3-4 minutes on all sides till it gets slightly golden.
- Then we put the chicken on the tray.
- Include the onions in the same pan and cook them for 2-3 minutes till soft.
- Then we add the mushrooms, bell pepper, and garlic & cook for more 3 minutes.
- Mix the tomato crush, olives, oregano, chicken broth, basil leaves, tomato paste, & chili flakes, and cook lightly for three to five minutes.
- Add the sauce uniformly to the chicken in the tray.
- Cover the tray loosely with the foil and bake for thirty minutes.
- Eliminate the foil and bake for an extra fifteen to twenty minutes till the sauce thickens.
- Garnish the dish with parsley and serve.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
VEGETABLE SIDES:
- Cauliflower rice
- Zucchini noodles
- Sautéed spinach
- Roasted broccoli
- Green beans
SALAD:
- Kale salad
- Cucumber salad
- Arugula salad
- Caprese salad
KETO GRAINS:
- Shirataki noodles
- Riced cabbage
- Cabbage slaw
DIPS:
- Avocado slices
- Pesto drizzle
- Garlic butter
- Lemon wedges
TIPS:
- Leave the dish for five minutes after baking so the sauce gets thick naturally.
- Add an extra tablespoon of butter to add the additional rich taste.
- Olives & capers add salt content, so add the salt after tasting if required.
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- Add the remaining dish to the closed vessel & store for four days.
FREEZER:
- Make the portions and freeze for two months.
FAQs:
Can I prepare the dish with chicken breast?
- Yes, we easily prepare the dish with the chicken breast, but decrease the cooking time slightly so the chicken doesn’t get dry.
Is this chicken cacciatore spicy?
- It contains mild spice content. We can add chili flakes according to our spice content.
Free Keto Meal Plan: STEP-BY-STEP KETO DIET PLAN FOR BEGINNERS
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Calories: 420 kcal
Net carbs: 6 g
Portion: 1
Total carbs: 10 g
Fiber: 4 g
Protein: 34 g
Fat: 28 g
Calcium: 0.12 g
Portion size: 1 portion
Iron: 0.003 g
Sodium: 0.85 g
Vitamin A: 0.9 g
Potassium: 0.62 g