Chicken breast with bell peppers and olives

I can suggest a recipe for preparing chicken breast with bell peppers and olives, a colorful and flavorful Mediterranean dish that combines the sweetness of the peppers with the distinctive taste of the olives. Here’s how to do it:

Ingredients

• 4 chicken breasts
• 2 bell peppers (of different colors if possible, for example red and yellow)
• 150 g of green or black olives (pitted or whole, depending on preference)
• 1 medium white onion
• 2 cloves of garlic
• 4 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil
• Salt, to taste
• Black pepper, to taste
• A pinch of dried oregano
• A sprig of rosemary (optional)
• 100 ml of white wine or chicken broth (for deglazing)

Preparation

1. Begin by cleaning the bell peppers, removing the seeds and inner filaments, and cutting them into strips.
2. Slice the onion and finely chop the garlic.
3. Heat the oil in a large pan and sauté the onion and garlic until they become translucent.
4. In the meantime, cut the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces or strips, as you prefer.
5. Add the chicken to the pan and brown it on all sides until it is well golden.
6. Season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper to taste. Add the oregano and rosemary for flavoring, if you wish.
7. Once the chicken is golden, deglaze with white wine or broth and let the alcohol evaporate on high heat.
8. Add the bell peppers and olives, after rinsing them if they are in oil or brine.
9. Cover the pan and cook on medium-low heat for about 20-30 minutes, or until the peppers are tender and the chicken is cooked through.
10. At the end of cooking, adjust salt and pepper if necessary and, if you like, add a drizzle of raw extra virgin olive oil.

This dish is simple yet tasty and can be served with a side of white rice, a fresh salad, or crunchy bread to soak up the sauce. It’s a great way to combine flavors of the Mediterranean diet and is also quite healthy.

Curiosity

In Mediterranean cuisine, the use of olives and bell peppers is very common. These ingredients not only add taste and color to dishes but are also rich in nutritional benefits. Olives, for example, are a good source of monounsaturated fats, while bell peppers are rich in vitamin C and antioxidants.