Bell Peppers Stuffed with Chicken

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Orange Bell Peppers Stuffed with Chicken, Sweet Potato and Leeks

Saturday, May 16th, 2009

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Cost: $7.50 (CD)
Markets: Longos and No Frills
Notes: Killer sale on boneless chicken breasts and peppers

Ingredients Purchased in Bold:

  • 2 Orange bell peppers (with tops cut off)
  • 1 Chicken breast small cubed
  • 1 Cup of cubed sweet potato
  • 1 TBSP of BBQ rub seasoning (I use Southern Pride)
  • 1 Leek (white part cut in half and sliced)
  • 1/4 Cup of minced fresh basil
  • 1 Orange, zest and juice
  • 1 TBSP of balsamic vinegar
  • Cooking oil spray as needed
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Quickie Recipe

Pre-heat oven to 350 F. Sauté leeks in cooking spray oil (you can use EVO if you wish) until lucid add sweet potatoes, orange juice and reduce to low and cover. Cook for 20-30 minutes until al dente.  Sauté chicken in a non-stick pan and add the BBQ rub. In a bowl combine chicken, leeks and potatoes, basil, orange zest and balsamic vineger. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook Orange bell peppers for 3 minutes. Stuff peppers and place in an oven proof dish with 1/4 inch of water and bake for 40-45 minutes.

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