Relish the vibrant flavors of Italy with this gluten-free Chicken Puttanesca, inspired by the traditional Pasta Puttanesca dish.
This classic Italian sauce, featuring olives, capers, and anchovies, showcases how simple pantry staples can transform into a meal filled with flavour.
This delightful Mediterranean dish is easy to prepare in just one pan and ready in about 45 minutes.
Ingredients:
- 8 lb chicken (drumsticks, thighs, breast)
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) by Roi
- Juice of ½ lemon
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 5 anchovies
- 3 tbsp capers by Cutrera, drained and rinsed
- ½ cup taggiasca olives by Roi, pitted and sliced
- 1 jar tomato salsa by Cutrera
- Fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- Prepare the Chicken
In a skillet, heat 3 tbsp of EVOO over medium-high heat.
Place the chicken skin side down in the skillet and cook until the skin is crispy and golden brown, about 5 minutes.
Flip the chicken and cook the other side until golden brown, about 5 minutes more.
Set the chicken aside and squeeze the juice of half a lemon over it.
- Make the Sauce:
In the same skillet, add the anchovies and cook for 2 minutes until they dissolve in the EVOO.
Add the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Pour in the tomato salsa, stirring to combine.
Add the drained capers and sliced olives to the skillet.
Cook the sauce for about 5 minutes, then return the chicken to the skillet, spooning some of the sauce over the top.
If using chicken breast, add to the skillet 10 minutes after the bone-in parts to ensure even cooking.
- Simmer:
Simmer the chicken in the sauce until fully cooked and tender, about 30-35 minutes.
Season with salt and pepper, keeping in mind the anchovies, capers, and olives add their own saltiness.
- Finish and Serve:
Just before serving, sprinkle chopped fresh parsley over the dish.
Enjoy Chicken Puttanesca on its own, with charred bread or focaccia, or keep it gluten-free by pairing it with steamed jasmine rice.
This dish is bursting with flavor and will transport you right to the heart of the Mediterranean.
Buon appetito!
