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Poached Chicken Portuguese -------------------------- 2 tbsp olive oil 1 cup sliced scallions 2 garlic cloves, crushed 1/8 tsp hot pepper sauce 1 bay leaf 1/2 tsp ground cloves 4 medium tomatoes, peeled, seeded, chopped 1/8 tsp ground saffron (optional) 1/8 tsp ground pepper 1 tbsp lime juice (a substitute for red wine vinegar) 2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves In a large frying pan, heat oil over medium heat. Add scallions and cook until lightly browned, about 3 minutes. Add garlic and hot pepper sauce; cook 1 minute. Add tomatoes, juice, bay leaf, cloves, saffron, and pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 15 minutes. Place chicken on top of sauce, cover, and simmer 15-20 minutes, until chicken is tender and opaque. Adapted from 365 Ways to Cook Chicken by Cheryl Sedaker. |