Pellicano’s Traditional Chicken Cacciatore

Pellicano’s Traditional Chicken Cacciatore

Bring the rustic, "hunter-style" flavors of central Italy to your event with Pellicano’s Traditional Chicken Cacciatore. This is a dish defined by patience and high-quality ingredients, designed to serve 10-15 people. By using bone-in chicken and a slow-simmered sauce, we provide a depth of flavor that honors the authentic Italian roots of Pellicano’s Marketplace.

The secret to our Cacciatore lies in the choice of protein: Bone-In Chicken Thighs. Cooking the chicken on the bone ensures the meat remains incredibly tender, juicy, and flavorful throughout the simmering process. We braise the chicken in a robust Tomato Sauce made from vine-ripened fresh tomatoes and fresh basil leaves, enriched with a bold Red Cooking Wine and a splash of grape skin extract for a deep, complex finish.

To create the signature "Cacciatore" profile, we add a colorful medley of sautéed Green and Red Bell Peppers and sweet Spanish Onions. We finish the dish with savory Pitted Kalamata Olives and our house Italian Seasoning—a blend of dried basil, marjoram, oregano, and just a hint of crushed red pepper for a very subtle warmth. This is a hearty, soulful meal that reflects the "Pellicano Standard" of home-cooked quality on a catering scale.

Quality and Preparation: In keeping with the traditions of Paul Pellicano, our Cacciatore is never rushed. We ensure the vegetables are tender yet vibrant and the sauce is thick and savory. It arrives ready to serve as a comforting, impressive centerpiece that tastes exactly like an authentic Italian Sunday dinner.

Catering Versatility: This rustic classic is best enjoyed with:

• Traditional Pairings: Serve over a bed of polenta, thick pasta like pappardelle, or with a side of crusty Italian bread.

• Sides: Pairs perfectly with roasted garlic broccoli or a simple arugula salad.

• Event Types: Ideal for family reunions, rustic-themed weddings, or cozy holiday gatherings.

Ingredients

Bone-In Chicken Thighs, Tomato Sauce (Vine-Ripened Fresh Tomatoes, Fresh Basil Leaf, Salt, Calcium Chloride, Naturally Derived Citric Acid), Green Bell Peppers, Red Bell Peppers, Spanish Onion, Red Cooking Wine (Red Wine, Water, Invert Sugar, Neutral Spirits, Salt, Malic Acid, Grape Skin Extract (Color), Potassium Sorbate, Potassium Metabisulfate), Pitted Kalamata Olives, Italian Seasoning (Dried Basil, Marjoram, Oregano, Crushed Red Pepper Flakes).

Allergens

Contains: Naturally Gluten-Free ingredients (though prepared in a kitchen that handles wheat).