Chicken with Port

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.