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Great American Recipes

Serves/Makes:4

Ingredients

• 4 half chicken breasts, boned, skinned, cubed
• 6 slices bacon
• 1 green pepper
• 1 red pepper
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1/2 tsp (2 ml). chili powder
• 1/2 tsp (2 ml). garlic powder
• 3 Tbsp (45 ml). chopped fresh parsley

Preparation

• In large skillet, cook bacon over medium high heat until crisp. Drain on paper towel.
• Discard all but 1 tbsp (15 ml) bacon fat.
• Rinse and seed peppers. Cut into strips.
• In skillet with bacon fat, add onion and peppers. Saute over medium heat for about 5 minutes.
• Add chicken and spices.
• Cook, stirring, for about 15 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.
• Crumble bacon and sprinkle on top.
• Sprinkle with chopped parsley and serve immediately.

Comments

Use chopped cilantro for a different taste in place of parsley. You may add more exotic spices like cumin or mace, if desired. Good served with warm corn tortillas or cooked rice or beans and a green salad for a balanced meal. I also like this recipe with turkey instead of chicken.