Chicken Cacciatore

Name: Chicken Cacciatore
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 1 h 30 min
Total time: 2 h
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 8 bone-in, (skin-on chicken thighs (about 4 lbs/1.8 kg), trimmed of excess skin (see note)); 2½ teaspoons salt, (divided); ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; ½ cup all-purpose flour; 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1 large yellow onion, (halved and thinly sliced); 6 cloves garlic, (minced); 8 ounces bella or cremini mushrooms, (sliced); 2 red bell peppers, (cut into ¼-in (6-mm) strips); ¾ cup dry red wine ((see note)); 2 cups chicken broth; 1 (14.5-oz) can fire-roasted or regular diced tomatoes; ¼ cup tomato paste; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh sage; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 tablespoon honey; Fresh chopped parsley, (for garnish (optional))