INGREDIENTS
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1 1/2 pounds bone-in chicken thighs (or other bone-in chicken pieces)
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2 strips thick-cut bacon (or pancetta), cut in pieces
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
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2 tablespoons capers, drained
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1/4 teaspoon red chile flakes (use more or less, depending on how spicy you like it)
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14 ounces canned whole plum tomatoes
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2 pints fresh cherry tomatoes
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1 teaspoon dried oregano (optional)
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1/4 cup chopped fresh basil, plus 1 large sprig of basil
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4 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese