Sicilian Braised Chicken

Ingredients:

• 4 chicken breasts,boneless and skinless

• 1 tsp of salt

• 1 tsp of fresh ground black pepper

• 3/4 cup of flour for dredging

• 3 Tbs of extra virgin olive oil

• 1 Tbs of butter

• 1 medium onion, sliced

• 1 rib celery, diced

• 1 carrot, diced

• 1 green bell pepper, sliced

• 1 red bell pepper, sliced

• 1 15oz can of pineapple chunks, drained

• 3 Tbs white wine vinegar

• 1/2 cup of white wine

• 1 15oz can of chicken broth

• 2 bay leaves

• 1/2 cup raisins

• 4 Tbs capers

Preparation:

• Season the chicken with the salt and pepper and dredge them in flour.

• In a large skillet, brown the chicken breasts in the oil and butter.

• Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.

• Add the onions, celery, carrots and peppers and saute around 7 to 10 minutes until slightly tender.

• Add the pineapple and vinegar to the pan and cook for 2 minutes.

• Return the chicken to the pan.

• Add the wine and reduce by half

• Add the chicken broth and bay leaf and cover and simmer until chicken is tender. Around 20 to 30 minutes.

• Add the raisins and capers and simmer for 5 minutes longer.

• Plate the chicken and top with the peppers and onion mixture. Serve with vegetables or on top of pasta.

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