Chicken with Port

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Chicken with Port

FOR 4 TO 6 PEOPLE

Ingredients

  • 3 peppers (1 red, 1 green and 1 yellow)
  • 1 clove of garlic, finely chopped
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 60 ml (4 tbsp) of butter
  • 1 whole chicken, approximately 1.5 kg (3 lb), cut into pieces
  • 180 ml (3/4 cup) of port
  • 400 g (14 oz) of diced tomatoes
  • 4 bay leaves
  • 4 leaves of dried sage
  • 6 leaves of basil, chopped
  • 110 g (4 oz) of pitted green olives, chopped
  • 55 g (2 oz) of capers
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Preparation

  1. Cut the peppers into strips and set aside.
  2. In a skillet, sauté the onion and garlic in butter. Sear the pieces of chicken in the skillet until they are golden brown.
  3. Add the port and let it reduce for a few minutes.
  4. Add the peppers, tomatoes, herbs, olives and capers. Season with salt and pepper.
  5. Simmer for 50 minutes over medium heat. Stir occasionally with a wooden spoon.