Poached Chicken Portuguese - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup scallion, sliced
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1/8 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
4 medium tomatoes, peeled seeded and chopped
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 bay leaf
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/8 teaspoon powdered saffron (optional)
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast halves

Preparation

In a large frying pan, heat oil over medium heat. Add scallions and cook until lightly browned, about 3 minutes.
Add garlic and hot pepper sauce; cook 1 minute.
Add tomatoes, vinegar, bay leaf, cloves, Worcestershire sauce, saffron and pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer uncovered for 15 minutes.
Place chicken on top of sauce, cover, and simmer 15-20 minutes until chicken is tender and cooked through.