North Macedonian Ajvar Chicken with Beans

Ingredients

• 10 oz chicken breast, cut into strips
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 small onion, diced
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1/3 cup ajvar
• 1 can cannellini beans, drained
• 1/2 roasted red pepper, sliced
• 1/2 cup chicken stock
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 2 tbsp chopped parsley
• Salt and black pepper
• Cooked rice or crusty bread, for serving

Steps

1. Season chicken and brown it in oil until golden, then transfer to a plate.
2. Cook onion until soft, then add garlic and oregano.
3. Stir in ajvar, beans, roasted pepper and stock and bring to a simmer.
4. Return chicken to the skillet and cook until the sauce thickens and chicken reaches 165F.
5. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
6. Finish with parsley and serve with rice, bread or greens.

Allergen note: Contains gluten. Check ajvar and stock for allergens.

Use the listed quantities as a guide, adjust seasoning to taste, and cook proteins to a safe internal temperature.