Our favorite local restaurant is Crispina in Vinings. We’ve never had a bad dish and especially love their nightly specials. A few weeks ago, we ordered carryout and tried the chicken cacciatore. It was absolutely amazing and I’d love to have the recipe to make at home. — Stacy Daxe, Smyrna
Crispina’s chef and co-owner Raffaele Crispino was happy to share the recipe for this Italian classic. It’s based on his mother’s recipe which starts with marinated chicken. The poultry is then braised with tomatoes, onions, Cinque Terre black olives and Sicilian capers.
Cacciatore means “hunter” in Italian and this traditional dish always incorporates tomatoes, onions and herbs. Depending on where you’re enjoying it, you will find chicken cacciatore served over mashed potatoes, polenta, or as Crispino prepares it, crisp roasted potatoes.
Marinate your chicken in the morning, and then dinner can be prepared in about an hour.
From the menu of...Crispina Ristorante & Pizzeria, 3300 Cobb Parkway SE, Atlanta. 678-426-7149, crispinaatlanta.com.
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