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Portuguese Chicken

Ingredients

  • 2 to 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 cup sliced scallions
  • 2 cloves, garlic, crushed
  • 1/8 tsp hot pepper sauce (more if you like it hot)
  • 4 medium tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon cider vinegar
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/8 teaspoon saffron, optional
  • 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 4 chicken breasts, skinned, boned

Instructions

In a large fry pan, heat oil. Brown scallions, 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 then simmer, uncovered for 15 minutes. Place chicken on top of mixture, cover and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the chicken is done.