Chicken Cacciatore
This Chicken Cacciatore provides 7g protein and 231 calories per serving — a vegetable-based component for rounding out complete meals, not a primary protein source. Quick preparation makes 6 servings, maximising batch efficiency when you're prepping across multiple recipes. Stack this alongside your high-protein main dish to add volume and micronutrients without derailing your targets.
Ingredients
- •Chicken Thigh, Bone-In, Skin-On
Boneless skinless thighs. Fattier than breast but more forgiving to cook.
- •1 tsp salt ($0.04)
- •1/4 tsp freshly cracked black pepper ($0.02)
- •Flour, All-Purpose, White(60g)
- •Olive oil(45g)
Regular (not extra-virgin) olive oil for high-heat cooking. EVOO for dressings.
- •Yellow Onion
- •Garlic(240g)
- •Mushrooms, Cremini(227g)
- •Bell Pepper
- •Wine, Red, Table(120g)
- •Tomato, Canned, Crushed(794g)
- •Capers, Canned, Drained(23g)
- •Fresh basil or parsley (to garnish)
Instructions
- 1Place the chicken thighs in a bowl. Toss with the salt, pepper, and flour until fully coated.
- 2Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once heated, add in the chicken thighs, cooking on both sides until browned. Then, transfer to a plate.
- 3Add in 1 tablespoon of olive oil, the onion, and a sprinkle of salt. Cook for a few minutes until softened.
- 4Add in the garlic, mushrooms, and red bell pepper. Sprinkle with more salt and cook for 3-4 minutes until the mushrooms are tender.
- 5Pour in the red wine and scrape up the brown bits from the bottom of the pan.
- 6Add in the crushed tomatoes and capers.
- 7Return the chicken thighs to the pan, bring the mixture to a simmer, and cover the pan, cooking for 25-30 minutes until the chicken is tender. Uncover the pan, and cook for another 5 minutes.
- 8Garnish with chopped fresh basil or parsley.
Nutrition — Per Serving
231
calories
7g
protein
8g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 33g
- Saturated fat
- 1.1g
- Sodium
- 346 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 4.0g
6 servings per batch · ~252g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Chicken Cacciatore have per serving?
Each serving contains only 7g protein and 231 calories with 8g fat and 33g carbs. This is primarily a carbohydrate-based sauce dish that requires pairing with a separate high-protein source to meet macro targets.
How long does Chicken Cacciatore take to prep?
This is a quick prep recipe making 6 servings in one stovetop session, providing multiple portions of sauce that can be paired with different protein sources throughout the week.
Is Chicken Cacciatore good for fat loss?
At 231 calories per serving and very low protein (7g), this recipe works best as a sauce component in fat loss diets rather than a standalone meal. Pair it with lean protein sources to create a complete macro-balanced plate.
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