Poached Chicken Portuguese

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 cup scallion, sliced
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed
• 1/8 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
• 4 medium tomatoes, peeled seeded and chopped
• 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1/8 teaspoon powdered saffron (optional)
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast halves

Directions

1. 1

   In a large frying pan, heat oil over medium heat. Add scallions and cook until lightly browned, about 3 minutes.

2. 2

   Add garlic and hot pepper sauce; cook 1 minute.

3. 3

   Add tomatoes, vinegar, bay leaf, cloves, Worcestershire sauce, saffron and pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer uncovered for 15 minutes.

4. 4

   Place chicken on top of sauce, cover, and simmer 15-20 minutes until chicken is tender and cooked through.