
BALSAMIC CHICKEN AND PEPPERS
Ingredients:
1 1/2 lbs chicken breast cutlets (about 8 pcs)
3 large red bell peppers, cleaned and sliced
1/2 cup green pitted olives, cut in half
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup white wine
4 TBSPs olive oil, divided
Salt, pepper, garlic and onion powder to taste
Directions:
Season chicken cutlets with salt, pepper, onion and garlic powders.
Set aside.
Heat 2 TBSPs of the olive oil in a nonstick large frying pan.
Add chicken cutlets and cook 3-4 minutes on each side until lightly browned.
Add white wine and allow to evaporate.
Remove chicken to a clean plate and set aside.
Add the remaining 2 TBSPs olive oil to the pan.
Add the sliced peppers, salt and 2-3 TBSPs water.
Cover and cook on medium-low heat until peppers are soft but still have a bite to them.
Add olives and balsamic vinegar.
Stir over low heat.
Add chicken and cover.
Simmer 5 minutes on low.
Serve hot.
Makes 4 servings.
TIPS:
I like using onion and garlic powder but you can substitute with fresh chopped onion and garlic.
Do not use a thick balsamic vinegar for this recipe. The more liquid type works better. If all you have on hand is the thicker version, just loosen it up a bit with water.
Use olives from a jar not a can because they have more body. In fact, they will hold their shape making your dish more appealing.