Arthritis Self-Management

Tired of the same old chicken breast recipe you turn to every week? Give your supper a tangy kick with some sweet hot chilis. You can change the type and amount of peppers in this recipe to suit your taste.

Preparation time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 30 minutes
Total time: 45 minutes

Yield: 4 servings
Serving size: 1 chicken breast

Ingredients

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
6 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1/4 cup rice wine vinegar
1/4 cup water
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon sugar
2 teaspoons minced garlic
3/4 cup sweet hot chilis such as ancho, mulato, or pasilla, seeded and chopped finely

Preparation

In skillet, cook chicken in 3 tablespoons olive oil until browned and cooked through, turning occasionally (about 20 minutes). While chicken is cooking, mix vinegar, water, salt, and sugar. Put remaining 3 tablespoons of olive oil in saucepan with garlic and chilis. Cook 5–10 minutes over medium heat, or until chilis begin to darken. Add vinegar mixture and simmer, stirring occasionally, until sauce is reduced and thickened, about 15 minutes. Place 1/4 of chili sauce over each chicken breast and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Per serving:
Calories: 562
Protein: 40 g
Total fat: 34 g
Saturated fat: 4 g
Cholesterol: 96 mg
Sodium: 454 mg
Dietary fiber: 11 g
Carbohydrate: 27 g