Serves 12

12 chicken thighs
4 tsp. salt, plus more to taste
2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper, plus more to taste
1 cup all-purpose flour, for dredging
6 T olive oil
2 large red bell pepper, chopped
2 onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 1/2 cup dry white wine
2 ( 28-ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice
1 1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
6 T drained capers
3 tsp. dried oregano leaves
1/2 cup coarsely chopped fresh basil leaves

Sprinkle the chicken pieces with 1 teaspoon of each salt and pepper. Dredge the chicken pieces in the flour to coat lightly.
In a large heavy sauté pan, heat the oil over a medium-high flame. Add the chicken pieces to the pan and sauté just until brown, about 5 minutes per side. If all the chicken does not fit in the pan, sauté it in 2 batches. Transfer the chicken to a plate and set aside. Add the bell pepper, onion and garlic to the same pan and sauté over medium heat until the onion is tender, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Add the wine and simmer until reduced by half, about 3
minutes. Add the tomatoes with their juice, broth, capers and oregano. Return the chicken pieces to the pan and turn them to coat in the sauce. Bring the sauce to a simmer. Continue simmering over medium-low heat until the chicken is just cooked through, about 30 minutes for the breast pieces, and 20 minutes for the thighs.
Using tongs, transfer the chicken to a platter. If necessary, boil the sauce until it thickens slightly, about 3 minutes. Spoon off any excess fat from atop the sauce. Spoon the sauce over the chicken, then sprinkle with the basil and serve.