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                      CHICKEN SOFRITO (STIR-FRIED)

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Serving Size  : 2    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Spanish                          Poultry

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  2       ts           Olive oil, divided
    1/2   c            Finely chopped onion
    1/4   c            Finely chopped green bell
                       -pepper
  2                    Garlic cloves, minced
  1 1/4   c            Drained canned Italian
                       -tomatoes, seeded and
                       Finely chopped
    3/4   c            Water
    1/2   c            Sliced mushrooms
  1       oz           Julienne-cut Canadian-style
                       -bacon (thin strips)
  2       tb           Sherry
  1                    Pkt instant chicken broth
                       -and seasoning mix
  1       t            Oregano leaves
    1/4   ts           Each salt and black pepper
    1/8   ts           Ground red pepper
  9       oz           Skinned and boned chicken
                       -breasts, cut into
  3       ea           1/2-inch strips
  4                    Pimiento stuffed green
                       -olives, sliced crosswise
    1/2   oz           Shelled almonds, lightly
                       -toasted and ground

 In 10-inch skillet heat 1 teaspoon oil over
 medium-high heat, add onion, bell pepper and garlic
 and saute until onion is translucent, 2 to 3 minutes.
 Add remaining ingredients except chicken and olives
 and stir to combine.  Reduce heat to low, cover, and
 let simmer, stirring occasionally, for 15 minutes.
 While tomato mixture is cooking, in separate 10-inch
 nonstick skillet heat remaining teaspoon oil over
 medium-high heat; add chicken and stir-fry until
 golden brown on all sides. Transfer to sauce, add
 olives and stir to combine.  Increase heat to medium
 and cook until chicken is cooked through and sauce is
 thickened, 5 to 6 minutes. Serve sprinkled with ground
 almonds.

 Makes 2 servings.

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 Posted by Fred Peters.



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