Jan 11, 2010

Spicy Basque Chicken

Picked this one up on a fitness forum. Adapted it for a little more flavor. This thing has a great aroma when you're cooking it, although admittedly, not the best looker!


IngredientsQuantity Preparation
All-purpose flour4 tbs 
Chicken Breasts4 piecesSkinless & Boneless
Cooking Spray  
Water1/2 cup 
Red Bell Pepper1 pieceChopped into 1 inch strips
Spanish Onion1 pieceSliced thin
Tomato2 pieces, med.Diced small or Crushed
Red Chilli Powder1/4 tsp 
Paprika1 tsp 
Garlic1 tbsCrushed
Olives1/4 cupDeseeded & Sliced
Salt & PepperTo taste 
OreganoTo taste 
OPTIONAL: Green Chilli1 pieceChopped & deseeded

Method:
  1. Coat both sides of the chicken with the flour.
  2. Heat a medium sauce-pan on medium-high. Spray with cooking spray.
  3. Add the chicken. Sear for about 2-3 minutes on each side until browned. Remove and set aside.
  4. Add the bell pepper, onion, and garlic to the sauce-pan. Stir fry for 3-4 minutes until vegetables are crisp-tender.
  5. Add the paprika and red chilli powder. Cook for another minute.
  6. Add the tomatoes, water and olives. Raise heat to bring to boil.
  7. Add chicken, green chilli, salt and pepper. Spoon the sauce over the pieces.
  8. Lower the heat to Low/Med-Lo. Cover the dish and allow to simmer for 15-20 minutes, being careful to not let it dry too much.
Makes 4 regular-sized servings.

Serving suggestion: Serve with sauce spooned over chicken, garnished with oregano.

Variations:
  1. Try it with olive oil instead of cooking spray. Adds a little more flavor, and quite a bit of fat.
  2. Might try it with Salmon instead of chicken some day.
Here's a close approximation of the nutrition information per serving:

Calories223
Fat3g
Carbohydrates 19g
Fiber3g
Sugar0g
Protein30g

Bon Apetite!


Spicy Basque Chicken 2

Spicy Basque Chicken 1

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