Easy Spicy Chicken

Submitted by Chefmusicale

"Very simple and VERY spicy. I enjoy the combination of the spice of the ground red pepper and the sweetness of the onion and cucumber. I first came across a version of this dish in a SouthernLiving cookbook."

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 6
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 2 stalks celery
• 1 onion
• ground red pepper
• garlic powder
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

directions

1. 1) Chop of onion and celery.
2. 2) Add 1tbs EVOO to large frying pan on medium heat and add onion and celery to pan.
3. 3) Pound the chicken to about 1/2 in thickness with a flat mallet or a rolling pin.
4. 4)Sprinkle both sides of the chicken breast with an even coating of ground red pepper and garlic powder.
5. 5) When onion is more clear than white take it and the celery out of the frying pan and put them aside in a bowl.
6. 6) Add the rest of the EVOO to pan along with the chicken.
7. 7) Cook two minutes on each side.
8. 8) When all of the chicken has been cooked add everything back into the pan and cover and let sit with the heat on simmer for 10minutes.
9. 9) I usually serve this over white rice.