Poached chicken portugese

6 servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
2 tablespoons Olive oil
1 cup Sliced scallions
2 Garlic cloves, crushed
⅛ teaspoon Hot pepper sauce
4 mediums Tomatoes, peeled, seeded, chopped
1 tablespoon Red wine vineagr
1 Bay leaf
½ teaspoon Ground cloves
½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
⅛ teaspoon Ground saffron (optional)
⅛ teaspoon Freshly ground pepper
2 pounds Skinless, boneless chicken breast halves

Directions

1. In a large frying pan, heat oil over medium heat. Add scallions and cook until lightly browned, about 3 minutes. Add garlic and hot pepper sauce; cook 1 minute. Add tomatoes, vinegar, bay leaf, cloves, Worcestershire, saffron, and pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer uncovered for 15 minutes.

2. Place chicken on top of sauce, cover, and simmer 15 to 20 minutes, until chicken is tender and opaque.

Prep: 15 minutes Cook: 30 minutes Serves: 4 Source: [365 Ways to Cook Chicken by Cheryl Sedaker]

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