Chicken Kapama Recipe

Name: Chicken Kapama
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 lbs chicken, quartered; 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice; 1 small dried red chili; 1 teaspoon ground allspice; 1/2 teaspoon oregano, crumbled; 1 small cinnamon stick; 1 bay leaf; 3 peppercorns; 2 whole cloves; 1 (1 1/2 lb) can whole tomatoes, drained and chopped; 1/2 cup water; 1/8 cup tomato paste; 1/4 cup dry white wine; 1/4 cup olive oil, just less than; 1 tablespoon butter

Servings: persons

3 lbs chicken, quartered
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1 small dried red chili
1 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon oregano, crumbled
1 small cinnamon stick
1 bay leaf
3 peppercorns
2 whole cloves
1 (1 1/2 lb) can whole tomatoes, drained and chopped
1/2 cup water
1/8 cup tomato paste
1/4 cup dry white wine
1/4 cup olive oil, just less than
1 tablespoon butter

1
Arrange chicken in single layer in baking dish.
2
Cover with lemon juice and salt and pepper.
3
Let stand at room temperature 1 hour, turning occasionally.
4
Combine all the remaining ingredients in a large saucepan.
5
Bring to a boil over medium heat and cook until sauce thickens, stirring occasionally, 40 minutes.
6
Heat oil with butter in large skillet over medium-high heat.
7
Drain chicken and pat dry; brown on all sides.
8
Return to baking dish.
9
Preheat oven to 350F.
10
Pour sauce over chicken, cover with foil.
11
Bake until chicken is tender, about 40 minutes.
12
Discard spices and serve.
13
The sauce is excellent and lends itself to this dish being served with buttered pasta (penne or rigatoni would be good).

791

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

107

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 lbs chicken, quartered, 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice, 1 small dried red chili, 1 teaspoon ground allspice, and more.

Yes, Chicken Kapama falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chicken Kapama

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