CHICKEN IN SWEET AND HOT PEPPER SAUCE

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If you don't like it hot, leave out the peppers and cayenne; I would think you end up with a nice sweet sauce but without "the kick". You can use parsley if you are not a basil fan.

Provided by PetsRus

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 -3 sweet red peppers, seeded and roughly chopped (approx ¾ -1 lb)
2 -3 cloves garlic, peeled
3 tablespoons slivered almonds or 3 tablespoons ground almonds
1 -2 red chili pepper, roughly chopped,seeds removed
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 medium onion, roughly chopped
1/2 cup chicken stock
1/2 cup evaporated milk
1 1/2 lbs chicken breasts or 1 1/2 lbs boneless chicken thighs, thinly sliced
5 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium zucchini, finely cubed
salt and pepper
1/2 cup torn basil leaves
3 tablespoons toasted pine nuts
12 ounces penne pasta
freshly grated parmesan cheese, to serve (optional)

Steps:

  • Put the first 6 ingredients in your blender or food processor and process into a paste/pulp.
  • Heat the oil in a large frying pan or Dutch oven, when hot enough pour the pepper paste in and on a medium high heat fry for 10 minutes.
  • Add the milk and chicken stock.
  • Then add the chicken and stir, add the zucchini a few minutes later.
  • Bring to the boil, lower the heat, cover and simmer for 10- 15 minutes or until the chicken is tender.
  • In the meantime cook the pasta according package instructions, drain when cooked, and put in a large warm dish.
  • Check the seasoning of the chicken dish, If you find the sauce too thick you can add some more chicken stock, it depends how much moisture the zucchini will release, add half of the basil, mix and put half of the chicken on top of the pasta, mix, then pour over the remaining.
  • Sprinkle the rest of the basil on top together with the pine nuts.
  • Serve.

Rada das
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This dish was a bit too spicy for me, but I still enjoyed it. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again, but I will use less chili peppers next time.


Lovro Knez
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I love this recipe! I've made it several times and it always turns out great. I usually serve it with rice and broccoli.


Eddie Langford
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This was a good recipe, but I made a few changes. I used boneless, skinless chicken breasts instead of thighs, and I added some vegetables to the sauce. It turned out great!


Rehan Chatha
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but this dish turned out really bland. The chicken was tasteless and the sauce had no flavor. I won't be making this again.


Sahim Hossain
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This recipe was a disaster! The chicken was overcooked and the sauce was way too spicy. I had to throw the whole thing out. I will not be making this again.


Aundre Groves
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I thought this dish was just okay. The chicken was a bit dry and the sauce was a bit too sweet for my taste. I probably won't be making this again.


Marlene Shippy
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This dish was a bit too spicy for me, but my husband loved it. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again, but I will use less chili peppers next time.


Syedaqib Shah
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I'm not usually a fan of sweet and hot dishes, but this one was surprisingly good. The chicken was tender and the sauce was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Tanbir Rana
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great! The chicken was tender and the sauce was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


danushka ishara
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I love the combination of sweet and hot in this dish. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Nabeela Riaz
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This recipe is a keeper! The chicken was so tender and juicy, and the sauce was amazing. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Mmesoma Ginikachukwu
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I made this dish for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the sweet and hot sauce. I will definitely be making this again.


Wayne Henry
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This was my first time making this dish, and it was a success! The sauce was flavorful and the chicken was tender. I will definitely be making this again.


Lisa Welker
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious. I usually serve it over rice, but it's also great with noodles or vegetables.


Stephanie Gyan
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This chicken dish was a hit with my family! The sauce was perfectly balanced between sweet and hot, and the chicken was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.


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