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Chicken With Tomatoes And Capers

Type: Chicken, Poultry
Courses: Main Course
Serves: 4 people

Recipe Ingredients

2 tablespoons 30mlOlive oil - divided
4 lbs 1816g / 64ozBoneless skinless chicken
  = (breast halves or thighs)
  Salt - to taste
  Freshly-ground black pepper - to taste
3   Green onions - sliced
2   Garlic cloves - finely chopped
2   Tomatoes - chopped (small)
1/2 cup 118mlReduced sodium chicken broth
2 tablespoons 30mlCapers - drained, rinsed

Recipe Instructions

Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large deep skillet over medium-high heat. Season the chicken lightly with salt and pepper; cook until cooked through, 5 to 6 minutes per side (if using thighs, 12 to 14 minutes per side). Transfer to a plate; cover and keep warm.

Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil, green onions and garlic to same skillet. Cook 5 minutes, until onion is tender. Add tomatoes, broth and capers; simmer until slightly thickened, about 8 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Return chicken to skillet and coat with sauce.

This recipe yields 4 servings.

Description:

"Sweet tomatoes and pungent capers balance the mild flavor of chicken. Rinsing the capers after theyre drained gets rid of excess salt."

Source:
Atkins Cookbook at http://atkinscenter.com

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