CHICKEN WITH BELL PEPPERS AND OLIVES

A classic Provencale dish!



INGREDIENTS:
 


                                               2 boneless chicken breast halves with skin
                                               2 teaspoons dried herbes de Provence or dried salad herbs**
                                               2 tablespoons olive oil

                                               3 cups red, yellow and/or green bell pepper strips
                                               1/3 cup Kalamata olives, pitted, halved
                                               3 large garlic cloves, minced
                                               1/2 cup dry red wine 

                                               Using rolling pin, pound chicken to uniform 1/2-inch thickness. Sprinkle with herbs
                                               and salt and pepper. Heat oil in heavy medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add
                                               chicken, skin side down; cook until brown, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer to
                                               plate.

                                               Add peppers to same skillet. Sautι over high heat 3 minutes. Add olives and garlic
                                               and stir 1 minute. Add wine and boil 1 minute, stirring up any browned bits.
                                               Return chicken and any accumulated juices to skillet. Cover, reduce heat to
                                               medium-low and simmer until chicken is cooked through, about 3 minutes. Season
                                               with salt and pepper and serve. 

                                               **Look for the herbes de Provence in the spice aisle at the market. 

                                               Serves 2; can be doubled.



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