Serves 8

5 medium zucchini, washed, peeled and medium diced

1/4 cup diced bell peppers (red, yellow, green)

2 cloves garlic, minced

Half sweet Vidalia onion, medium diced

1/2 cup chopped green scallions

1 teaspoon tomato paste

2 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil

3- 4 pieces of chicken breast or thighs - cut into small pieces

Marinade for Chicken:

1 tablespoon soy-sauce

1 teaspoon all purpose seasonings (your choice)

1 teaspoon sweet paprika

1 teaspoon fresh thyme, minced ( or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme)

Black pepper

1/2 teaspoon salt

Directions: Rinse chicken and drain. Add the ingredients for the marinade in a bowl then add the cut up chicken. Cover with plastic wrap and marinate overnight for robust flavor or for 30 minutes before cooking.

Heat oil in a saucepan or pot, add tomato paste and cook for 1 minute, stirring frequently to prevent burning.

Add the bell peppers, minced garlic and diced onions. Stir and cook for about 2 minutes then add the marinated chicken. Stir and cover and cook for about 5-6 minutes.

Add the diced zucchini, sprinkle with salt and black pepper, stir well then cover and let cook for 8- 10 minutes, stirring in between.

When the meat and zucchini has been cooked taste for flavor. Add more salt and pepper if desired, sprinkle with the chopped green onions. Give it a good stir. Remove from heat.

Serve with cooked Basmati or Jasmine Rice, Noodles, Risotto or Flat Bread.