Chickadillo (chicken picadillo)

4 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2teaspoonsOlive oil
1smallYellow onion; finely chopped
1Green bell pepper; finely chopped
2clovesGarlic; mashed
1poundsChicken breast, boneless, skinless; cut in thin strips
¼cupTomato sauce
4tablespoonsWhite wine
¼teaspoonCumin
2Bay leaves
Raisins, capers, olives

Directions

Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. SAute the onion, green pepper and garlic until soft, about 5 minutes. Add the chicken and stir-fry for about 5 minutes. Add tomato sauce, wine, cumin, bay leaves, and raisins, capersm and green olives to taste. Cover pan, reduce heat and cook 10 minutes, or until chicken is well-cooked.

Remove bay leaves. Serve with white rice and fried ripe plantains.

Nutritional info per serving: 197 cal; 27g pro, 6g carb, 5g fat (25%) Exchanges: 1 veg, 2.9 meat, ½ fat Source: Mambo, Atlanta, Ga Miami Herald, 2/22/96 format by Lisa Crawford, 7/6/96