Chicken bites, bell peppers, and sun-dried tomatoes

Chicken bites with bell peppers and sun-dried tomatoes are a tasty and colorful dish that combines the tenderness of the chicken with the sweetness of the bell peppers and the intensity of the sun-dried tomatoes. Here is the recipe with an Italian twist.

Ingredients

• 500 g of chicken breast
• 2 bell peppers (red and yellow for a more colorful dish)
• 100 g of sun-dried tomatoes in oil
• 1 medium onion
• 2 cloves of garlic
• Extra virgin olive oil to taste
• Salt to taste
• Pepper to taste
• A handful of fresh basil
• White wine (optional, to deglaze)

Preparation

1. Start by cutting the chicken breast into bites and the bell peppers into strips after cleaning them and removing the seeds.
2. Do the same for the sun-dried tomatoes, which you must cut into not too thin strips.
3. Thinly slice the onion and mince the garlic.
4. Heat a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil in a large pan and sauté the onion and garlic until they become translucent.
5. Add the chicken bites to the pan and brown on all sides. If desired, you can deglaze with a bit of white wine and let the alcohol evaporate.
6. Add the bell peppers and cook for a few minutes on medium heat until they start to soften.
7. Insert the sun-dried tomatoes and continue cooking for another 5-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is fully cooked and the peppers are tender but still crunchy. Adjust with salt and pepper.
8. Before serving, sprinkle the dish with chopped fresh basil.

The mix between chicken, bell peppers, and sun-dried tomatoes creates a blend of Mediterranean flavors that perfectly match the freshness of the basil. If you wish, you can accompany this dish with Basmati rice or a side of crispy bread.

Curiosity

Sun-dried tomatoes are a typical ingredient of the Mediterranean diet and are often used in Italian cuisine to add a rich and concentrated flavor. Their preparation involves drying the tomatoes in the sun, which are later preserved in oil with herbs and aromatic spices.