Chicken Diablo

Description: DH loves this since it has intense flavor but not too hot for children. I adapted this recipe from the At Home with Family & friends cookbook from Cornerstone Television. Woody's restaurant in Pittsburgh, PA managed by the Antonelli brothers, make this recipe. Great served with crusty bread, rice, and a salad.

Ingredients:

• 4 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 1/2 lbs chicken breasts, cut into 1 inch pieces
• 3 red bell peppers, sliced
• 8 -10 fresh mushrooms, sliced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 cups beef stock
• 1 cup apple juice
• 1/2 cup crushed tomatoes or 1/2 cup tomato sauce
• 2 -3 banana peppers, cut into rings
• 3 tablespoons fresh parsley or 3 teaspoons dried parsley
• salt and black pepper

Steps:

1. In large skillet, heat oil.
2. Add chicken and red pepper and saute for 5 minutes until chicken is tender.
3. Add mushrooms and saute for 3 additional minutes.
4. Add garlic, beef stock and cook for 3-5 minutes.
5. Add apple juice, tomatoes, banana peppers, and parsley.
6. Salt/pepper to taste.
7. Simmer low and uncovered until juices reduce and thicken.
8. You may also thicken the liquid with cornstarch or arrowroot powder.