GREEK CHICKEN KOZANI

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This is a delectable chicken dish from Kozani, a city and region in northern Greece. The prunes and onion lend sweetness, while the paprika offers a smoky flavor. Serve with steamed rice.

Provided by Diana Moutsopoulos

Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Greek

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

4 skinless chicken thighs
4 cups water
3 tablespoons olive oil
3 large red onions, halved, then sliced lengthwise
20 pitted prunes
1 ½ tablespoons sweet paprika
2 bay leaves
1 tablespoon salt, or to taste
ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

Place the chicken thighs and water into a saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer 10 to 15 minutes. Skim off any foam that floats to the surface.
Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over low heat. Stir in the onions, and cook covered until soft and translucent, about 10 minutes. Do not let the onions brown. Add the chicken to the onions along with 3 cups of the cooking liquid. Stir in the prunes, paprika, bay leaves, salt, and pepper. Return to a simmer, cover, and cook until the prunes are tender and the flavors have combined, 15 to 25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 393.3 calories, Carbohydrate 38.5 g, Cholesterol 69.3 mg, Fat 18.3 g, Fiber 5.9 g, Protein 22 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 1816.4 mg, Sugar 23.1 g