Chicken bites, peppers and sun-dried tomatoes
- Lactose Free
- Energy Kcal 340
- Carbohydrates g 21.7
- of which sugars g 12.1
- Protein g 33.4
- Fats g 10.7
- of which saturated fat g 1.69
- Fiber g 3.6
- Cholesterol mg 75
- Sodium mg 664
- Difficulty: Easy
- Prep time: 20 min
- Cook time: 30 min
- Serving: 4
- Cost: Low
PRESENTATION
Chicken bites with bell peppers and sun-dried tomatoes bring a taste of southern Italy straight to your plate. You get small pieces of tender chicken, cooked up fast in a skillet with red and yellow peppers, then tossed in a creamy sauce that's just loaded with flavor. And here's the thing—the oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes add this sweet and tangy kick that takes the dish way, way beyond your basic weeknight chicken. People in southern Italy know ‘pollo ai peperoni’ as a classic second course. This version? Lighter and faster, making it one of those easy chicken recipes that fit perfectly into busy days or casual summer lunches. Some folks toss in olives for more of that Mediterranean vibe—seriously good idea. You end up with a colorful mix that looks as good as it tastes. Pretty much. It packs so much flavor, it barely needs anything on the side.
When the weather warms up, families in southern Italy often whip up chicken bites with peppers and tomatoes. Quick enough for a lunch break, it also works great packed up for a lunch box. The creamy sauce hugs every piece of moist chicken, while the peppers turn golden and soft, soaking up all those good juices. You'll notice—trust me—how the sun-dried tomatoes give each bite something extra, sort of crispy at the edges and full of that deep tomato taste. This is one of those quick dinner ideas you'll make again and again because it's not just simple—it is really, really satisfying. Whether you call it a one-pan meal or just your new favorite chicken and vegetable recipe, it's got that mix of freshness and richness. And listen, that's what makes Mediterranean chicken so popular. Serve it up hot or at room temp—doesn't matter—it's still just as good. Which is what makes it such a winner for lunches or easy weeknight dinners. Plus, with minimal cleanup, you get more time to enjoy the evening. Can't go wrong.
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- INGREDIENTS
- Chicken breast 1.1 lbs (500 g)
- Red peppers 1
- Yellow peppers 1
- Sun-dried tomatoes in oil 1 ½ cup (150 g)
- Garlic 1
- Extra virgin olive oil to taste
- Type 00 flour to taste
- Dry white wine 0.67 cup (150 g)
- Fine salt to taste
How to prepare Chicken bites, peppers and sun-dried tomatoes
To prepare the chicken bites with peppers and sun-dried tomatoes, start by washing and cleaning the peppers, removing the stem and seeds inside, then cut them into cubes 1. Take a pan, add a little extra virgin olive oil and a whole peeled clove of garlic to the bottom 1. Put it on the heat and add the chopped peppers 3,
add salt 4 and also add the sun-dried tomatoes drained from their preservation oil 5. Cook everything for about 7-8 minutes, stirring occasionally. Take a blender and pour the peppers with the sun-dried tomatoes inside 6,
blend to reduce everything into a cream 7. In a bowl, place some flour and coat the chicken bites in it 8, you need to flour them well. In the pepper cooking pan, place the floured chicken bites 9, cook for about 5 minutes, turning them occasionally, adding more oil if necessary.
Deglaze with wine halfway through cooking the chicken 10 and let it evaporate completely. Finally, pour in the pepper and sun-dried tomato cream 11, thin the sauce with two tablespoons of water if it is too thick and finish cooking the chicken bites for another 7-8 minutes 12. Serve the chicken bites with their creamy pepper and sun-dried tomato sauce.