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BALSAMIC CHICKEN AND PEPPERS

As much as we love our rich Italian food, there are times when we want something lighter, especially after big indulgences. Of course, nobody likes bland food but does light have to mean tasteless? No….Not if I have anything to say about it! 

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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.

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