Poached Chicken Portuguese

From 365 Ways to Cook Chicken.

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 2  tablespoons olive oil
• 1  cup scallion, sliced
• 2  garlic cloves, crushed
• 1⁄8 teaspoon  hot pepper sauce
• 4  medium tomatoes, peeled seeded and chopped
• 1  tablespoon red wine vinegar
• 1  bay leaf
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1⁄2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1⁄8 teaspoon powdered saffron (optional)
• 1⁄8 teaspoon pepper
• 2  lbs boneless skinless chicken breast halves

Directions

1. In a large frying pan, heat oil over medium heat. Add scallions and cook until lightly browned, about 3 minutes.
2. Add garlic and hot pepper sauce; cook 1 minute.
3. Add tomatoes, vinegar, bay leaf, cloves, Worcestershire sauce, saffron and pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer uncovered for 15 minutes.
4. Place chicken on top of sauce, cover, and simmer 15-20 minutes until chicken is tender and cooked through.