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Smothered Chicken

Smothered Chicken

You can microwave everything in the same dish, including a whole head of garlic; once cooked, the cloves are soft enough to mash, and the taste is mild and sweet.

Everyday Food, June 2005 http://www.marthastewart.com/313393/smothered-chicken
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  • Prep Time 15 minutes
  • Total Time 30 minutes
  • Yield Serves 4

Ingredients

    • 1 large onion, cut into 1/2-inch dice
    • 2 teaspoons olive oil
    • 1 whole garlic head, (unpeeled)
    • 1 red bell pepper, ribs and seeds removed, cut into 1/2-inch chunks (about 1 1/2 cups)
    • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
    • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, (6 ounces each)
    • 2 teaspoons paprika
    • Coarse salt and ground pepper
    • 3 tablespoons reduced-fat mayonnaise
    • 2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice

Directions

  1. In a 2-quart microwave-safe dish, toss onion with oil. Place garlic in the center. Cover; microwave on high 5 minutes. Stir bell pepper and tomato paste into onion.
  2. Rub chicken with paprika and 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper; place on vegetables, with thickest part of breast facing edge of dish. Cover; cook on high until chicken is opaque throughout, about 10 minutes. Remove chicken.
  3. Remove garlic; slice off top, and squeeze cloves into a small bowl. Add mayonnaise and lemon juice; mash with a spoon. Stir into vegetables; spoon onto plates, and serve chicken on top.

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