GREEK BRAISED CHICKEN

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Chicken braised in wine and spices, serve with pasta of your choice and top with grated cheese, Greek salad on the side - delicious.

Provided by lindseylcw

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 kg chicken, organic if possible
1/4 cup butter
1 onion, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, crushed
1 1/2 cups chopped tomatoes
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1/2 cup dry white wine
1 bay leaf
2 pieces cinnamon bark
1/2 teaspoon sugar

Steps:

  • Cut chicken into serving pieces and wipe dry.
  • Melt the butter in a heavy saucepan and brown chicken on all sides. remove when browned.
  • Reduce heat and add onion and garlic, fry gently until transparent, add remaining ingredients. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
  • Return chicken to the pan, cover and simmer gently for 45 minutes or until tender.
  • Remove bay leaf and cinnamon bark and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 540.3, Fat 38.3, SaturatedFat 13.6, Cholesterol 172.4, Sodium 221.5, Carbohydrate 5.2, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 2.8, Protein 38.5

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