chicken cacciatore
Definition
Noun: A dish of chicken pieces braised in a seasoned tomato-based sauce, typically including mushrooms, onions, herbs (such as oregano and basil), and sometimes wine, prepared in the style of Italian hunter-style cooking (cacciatore means "hunter" in Italian).
Usage
"Chicken cacciatore" is used as a singular noun to refer to the complete dish. It is an uncountable noun when referring to the food substance and a countable noun when referring to a serving or a type of preparation. * For dinner, we are having chicken cacciatore. * This restaurant makes an excellent chicken cacciatore. * She ordered the chicken cacciatore.
Examples
- My grandmother's recipe for chicken cacciatore simmers for hours.
- The key to a good chicken cacciatore is using ripe tomatoes and fresh herbs.
- Would you prefer the chicken cacciatore or the pasta with marinara sauce?
Advanced Usage
- As a modifier: The term can be used attributively to describe other elements of the meal.
- We enjoyed a chicken cacciatore sauce over polenta.
- He prepared a chicken cacciatore dinner for his guests.
Variants and Related Words
- Pollo alla cacciatora: The Italian name for the same dish.
- Cacciatore / alla cacciatora: A style of preparation ("hunter-style") that can apply to other meats, such as rabbit or veal. For example, "rabbit cacciatore."
- Braise: The cooking method (browning then simmering in liquid) central to preparing chicken cacciatore.
Synonyms
- Hunter's chicken
- Chicken braised in tomato sauce
- Pollo alla cacciatora (Italian)
Related Phrases / Idioms
- "A taste of Italy": Chicken cacciatore is often presented as an example of classic, home-style Italian cooking.
- Her chicken cacciatore offers a real taste of Italy.
Noun
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chicken casserole prepared with tomatoes and mushrooms and herbs in the Italian style
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