Ingredients:
2 1/2 lbs boneless chicken thighs or 2 1/2 lbs boneless chicken breasts
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onions, chopped
1 celery ribs, chopped ( about 1/2 cup)
1/2 cup green peppers, chopped
2 garlic cloves, crushed
6 green olives, minced
1 (14 1/2 ounce) cans tomatoes, crushed
1 cup beef broth
1/4 cup chili sauce
1 bay leaves
1/2 teaspoon thyme leaves
1 tablespoon parsley flakes
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 dash cayenne pepper (optional)
1 tablespoon dry sherry
1 slice ham ( You can use deli ham for this, also. Pound chicken flat, lay a slice of ham over, and roll up) (optional)
Directions:
Cut ham into strips if desired; roll in chicken breast or thigh and place cut side down in large baking dish. (You can use deli ham for this, also. Pound chicken flat, lay a slice of ham over, and roll up).
FOR SAUCE: Saute onion, celery, green pepper,and garlic in oil until soft.
Add tomatoes, broth, chili sauce and all other ingredients.
Bring to a simmer; Pour over chicken pieces.
Cover and bake@ 350F for 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
Serve over hot cooked rice.
Servings: 6
Time preparation: 20 min.
Time total: 110 min.