Chicken Basquaise

Lightly sprinkle the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon of oil over medium-high heat in a frying pan large enough to hold the chicken. Cook the chicken for about 2 minutes until lightly browned on each side. Remove from the pan.

Lower the heat to medium. Add the onions and the herbs to the pan and cook for 5 minutes, stirring often. Add the peppers and cook for about 10 minutes more, stirring often, until the vegetables are softened.

Stir in the cayenne and add salt and pepper to taste. Add the garlic and the tomatoes and stir in the white wine. Cover and cook for 10 minutes more.

Return the chicken to the pan. Cover and cook for 5 to 10 minutes, turning the chicken once or twice until it is cooked through. Remove the chicken to a serving platter.

Stir the capers into the sauce, if desired. If the sauce is thin, boil over high heat until reduced. Taste and adjust the seasoning. Spoon the sauce over the chicken and serve.