Chicken Stewed With Olives and Onions Recipe

Name: Chicken Stewed With Olives and Onions
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1 (2 -3 lb) whole chickens, cut into 8 pieces; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper; ¼ cup olive, roughly chopped; 2 large onions, roughly chopped; 3 garlic cloves, minced, plus; 2 whole garlic cloves; 6 ounces dry white wine; 2 cups water or 2 cups chicken broth; 6 ounces tomato paste; 1 cup mizithra cheese; ⅛ cup chopped fresh parsley

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons olive oil
1 (2 -3 lb) whole chickens, cut into 8 pieces
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper
¼ cup olive, roughly chopped
2 large onions, roughly chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced, plus
2 whole garlic cloves
6 ounces dry white wine
2 cups water or 2 cups chicken broth
6 ounces tomato paste
1 cup mizithra cheese
⅛ cup chopped fresh parsley

1
Heat oil in a large skillet on high heat.
2
Sprinkle chicken with cinnamon, salt, and pepper, brown on all sides, and set aside.
3
Turn the heat to medium-high, add the onions, minced garlic, and cook for 3 minutes, stirring continuously.
4
Add the wine to remove the particles from the bottom of pan and reduce until almost dry.
5
Add water, tomato paste,chopped olives and whole garlic cloves.
6
Add chicken, cover, and simmer for 1 hour or until chicken is cooked through.
7
Add broth as needed.
8
Top with cheese, parsley and serve over rice.

672

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons olive oil, 1 (2 -3 lb) whole chickens, cut into 8 pieces, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper, and more.

Yes, Chicken Stewed With Olives and Onions falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

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Chicken Stewed With Olives and Onions

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