Chicken with bell pepper and apples in a sweet and spicy sauce

6 servings

40 minutes

Chicken with bell peppers and apples in a sweet-spicy sauce is a dish that combines the rich flavors of Bulgarian cuisine. Tender chicken fillet infused with aromatic spices develops an appetizing golden crust when fried. Bright bell peppers add freshness and a slight crunch, while caramelized sweet-sour apples contribute unique sweetness and softness. The dish's highlight is the sauce that unites fruity, spicy, and savory notes, creating a harmony of flavors. This recipe is perfect for cozy family dinners and festive tables, delighting with its aroma and unusual combination of ingredients. This dish will give you a balance of taste—from the sweetness of caramel to the spiciness of cayenne pepper—making each spoonful rich and unforgettable.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 498
• Proteins: 40g
• Fats: 20.1g
• Carbohydrates: 35.7g

Ingredients

• Olive oil: 4 tbsp
• Chicken fillet: 1 kg
• Salt: to taste
• Ground black pepper: to taste
• Spices for poultry: to taste
• Red sweet pepper: 2 pc
• Sour apples: 4 pc
• Sugar: 6 tbsp
• Water: 3 tbsp
• Butter: 30 g
• Apple juice without pulp: 1 glass
• Cayenne pepper: 1.5 tsp

Cooking steps

1. Cut the chicken fillet into small pieces.

2. Mix 3 tablespoons of olive oil with black pepper, salt, and chicken seasoning. Coat the sliced chicken fillet in this mixture.

   Required ingredients:

   • Olive oil: 4 tablespoons
   • Chicken fillet: 1 kg
   • Salt:  to taste
   • Ground black pepper:  to taste
   • Spices for poultry:  to taste

3. Fry the chicken in a well-heated pan over high heat for 5-7 minutes until golden brown, stirring constantly and preventing it from burning.

4. Place the chicken in a deep dish (salad bowl).

5. Cut the bell pepper into narrow strips (into 8 pieces).

6. Fry the bell pepper in 1 tablespoon of olive oil over high heat for 2 minutes on each side.

   Required ingredients:

   • Olive oil: 4 tablespoons

7. Add the roasted pepper to the chicken.

8. Remove the core from the apples and cut them into wedges.

9. In a deep pan, heat 6 tablespoons of sugar with 3 tablespoons of water over medium heat until caramel forms (1-2 minutes after the sugar is fully dissolved).

   Required ingredients:

   • Sugar: 6 tablespoons
   • Water: 3 tablespoons

10. Place the apples in the pan with caramel and hold them in the caramel on each side for 5 minutes on low heat.

11. Add caramelized apples to the chicken and pepper. Mix.

12. Add butter, apple juice, and cayenne pepper (also known as ground chili pepper) to the caramel.

    Required ingredients:

    • Butter: 30 g
    • Apple juice without pulp: 1 glass
    • Cayenne pepper: 1.5 teaspoon

13. Heat the resulting sauce over medium heat until it thickens, but do not overcook it, or it may harden due to the presence of caramel.

14. Pour sauce over the chicken, peppers, and apples.