Best Chicken Cacciatore My Hunters Chicken Perfection

Ingredients

• 6-8 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 1.2 kg / 2.6 lbs)
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons olive oil (30 ml)
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (30 g), optional for browning
• 1 large onion, chopped (about 200g)
• 2 bell peppers (1 red, 1 yellow), cored and chopped (about 300g)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced (about 6g)
• 8 ounces (225g) cremini mushrooms, sliced
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano (1.25ml)
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)(.625ml)
• 1/2 cup dry red wine (120 ml) (Chianti or similar)
• 28 ounces (800g) crushed tomatoes
• 1/4 cup chicken broth (60 ml)
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste (15ml)
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish