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Chicken with Many Peppers

Name: Chicken with Many Peppers
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice; 2 teaspoons minced garlic; 1 teaspoon minced chipotle chile in adobo (see Note); 1 teaspoon sugar; Salt and freshly ground pepper; Six 3- to 4-ounce skinless, boneless chicken thighs, lightly pounded; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 large red bell pepper, cut lengthwise into 1/3-inch strips; 1 large yellow bell pepper, cut lengthwise into 1/3-inch strips; 1 small green bell pepper, cut lengthwise into 1/3-inch strips; 1 large poblano chile, cut lengthwise into 1/4 -inch strips; 1 medium red onion, cut lengthwise into 1/3-inch strips; 1/2 cup chicken stock or canned low-sodium broth; 1 tablespoon unsalted butter

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A mix of hot chile peppers and sweet bell peppers packs this dish with flavor. Quick Chicken Recipes

By Grace Parisi

Updated on March 28, 2015

Yield:

4

Ingredients

2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 teaspoon minced chipotle chile in adobo (see Note)
1 teaspoon sugar
Salt and freshly ground pepper
Six 3- to 4-ounce skinless, boneless chicken thighs, lightly pounded
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 large red bell pepper, cut lengthwise into 1/3-inch strips
1 large yellow bell pepper, cut lengthwise into 1/3-inch strips
1 small green bell pepper, cut lengthwise into 1/3-inch strips
1 large poblano chile, cut lengthwise into 1/4 -inch strips
1 medium red onion, cut lengthwise into 1/3-inch strips
1/2 cup chicken stock or canned low-sodium broth
1 tablespoon unsalted butter

Directions

In a medium bowl, combine 2 tablespoons of the lime juice with the garlic, chipotle and sugar; season with salt and pepper. Add the chicken and marinate for 20 minutes.
In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil until just smoking. Add the red, yellow and green bell peppers and the poblano chile and sauté over moderately high heat, stirring occasionally, until slightly softened and beginning to brown, about 4 minutes. Add the onion and cook until tender and all the vegetables are slightly charred, about 4 minutes. Transfer to a large plate.
Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon oil in the skillet. Add the chicken and cook over moderately high heat until brown on the bottom, about 4 minutes. Turn the chicken, reduce the heat to moderate and cook the other side until brown, another 4 minutes. Transfer the chicken to a cutting board and slice 1/2 inch thick.
Meanwhile, add the chicken stock to the skillet and simmer over moderately high heat, scraping the pan to loosen any browned bits, until slightly reduced. Strain the sauce through a fine-mesh sieve. Wipe out the skillet and return the sauce. Add the butter and remaining 1 teaspoon lime juice and swirl over moderately high heat until incorporated. Return the peppers, chicken and any juices to the sauce and heat through gently. Serve warm.

Notes

Chipotle chiles in adobo are available at Latin markets and specialty food markets.

Serve With

Rice, warmed flour tortillas and sliced avocados.