Chicken Diablo

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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

Preparation

Step 1

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