Chicken Pizzaioli

Directions

1. 1
   Place chicken in a bowl and use a fork to poke holes all over it.
2. 2
   Pour sherry over the chicken and let it marinate about 30 minutes.
3. 3
   You can chop things and prepare the sauce while you're waiting for the chicken to marinate.
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   FOR SAUCE: In a medium-sized saucepan, simmer the tomatoes, with their juice, and the garlic for 10 minutes.
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   Use a spoon to break up the tomatoes.
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   Add olives and oregano.
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   Cook 5 more minutes.
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   Add sugar and pepper and test for seasoning, adding in more if necessary.
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   Cover and keep warm while the chicken is cooking.
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    FOR CHICKEN: Heat olive oil in a non-stick skillet.
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    Add garlic and saute about 30 seconds.
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    Raise heat and brown chicken on both sides (about 1 minute).
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    Season both sides with salt and pepper, then lower heat and cook 5 minutes.
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    Remove from pan and spoon sauce over chicken.
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    NOTE: If you want, you can serve this over spaghetti or other pasta.