INGREDIENTS

  • 200gr – 8oz par-cooked polenta
  • 4 chicken breasts
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and pepper
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon annatto seeds or annatto oil
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 1/2 yellow pepper, chopped
  • 1/2 red pepper, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon capers
  • 3/4 cup green olives
  • 200gr / 8 oz tomato sauce
  • 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
  • 1/2 cup red wine
  • 1 hot chili pepper, minced (to taste)

GUIDE / INSTRUCTIONS

  • Season the chicken with salt, pepper and oregano for at least 1 hour
  • Heat the oil over medium high heat and add the chicken to brown. Remove the chicken, turn down the heat to medium and add the annatto seeds (if using), the onion, peppers and garlic. Return the chicken to the pan and add the wine and vinegar and reduce.
  • Add the tomato sauce, turn the heat down and let it simmer until chicken is cooked. Check the seasoning. Add the capers and olives and let it simmer for 5 to 10 more minutes.
  • Prepare the polenta according to package instructions.
  • Put the chicken in the bottom of a baking dish, cover with the polenta and bake for 20 minutes at 190C/375°F.

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