Pollo Piccante

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Submitted by Paul on February 8, 2015 - 2:35pm
Ingredients: 
  • 4 chicken breasts, skinned
  • 3 Tbsp flour
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 cups chopped onions
  • 2 cups chopped red or green bell pepper
  • 1/4 cup chopped celery
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh jalapeno chiles
  • 2 1/2 cups chopped tomatoes
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 cup chicken stock
  • 1 Tbsp sweet paprika powder
  • 4 garlic cloves, chopped
  • 1 Tbsp Tabasco sauce (or to taste)
  • 1 tsp cayenne pepper (or to taste)
Course: 
Main Course
Serves: 
4
Cooking Time: 
40-45 mins
Method: 

In a large bowl mix the flour, salt and black pepper. Dredge the chicken breasts in the flour mixture. Heat oil in a large skillet or frying pan and  brown the chicken evenly on all sides. Remove chicken from the pan, and set aside.

In the same pan saute the onions, bell pepper, celery, and jalapeno chiles for 4 to 5 minutes. Add the tomatoes and bay leaves and cook for 5 minutes, turning occationally.

Add the chicken, chicken stock, paprika powder, garlic cloves, Tabasco sauce and cayenne pepper. Lower heat and cook covered for 20 to 25 minutes. Uncover, and continue cooking for 5 to 10 minutes until excess liquid is evaporated.

Serve on a bed of tagliatelle

Recipe Tags: 
Main Course
Chicken
Chilli