Cinnamon Stewed Chicken (Cat Cora) Recipe

Name: Cinnamon Stewed Chicken (Cat Cora)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 whole chicken, cut into 8 pieces, legs, breast and thighs (2 1/2 to 3 pounds); 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 2 teaspoons kosher salt; 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 5 garlic cloves, peeled; 1 large yellow onion, peeled and coarsely chopped; 2 cups water or 2 cups chicken broth; 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste; 1 tablespoon dried Italian herb seasoning; 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese

Servings: persons

1 whole chicken, cut into 8 pieces, legs, breast and thighs (2 1/2 to 3 pounds)
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
5 garlic cloves, peeled
1 large yellow onion, peeled and coarsely chopped
2 cups water or 2 cups chicken broth
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1 tablespoon dried Italian herb seasoning
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese

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["Pat chicken dry with paper towels. Mix cinnamon, salt and pepper in a small bowl, then rub all over the chicken pieces.", "Using a deep, 12"" wide skillet, heat the oil until it shimmers (if you have a smaller pan, make 2 batches, using half the oil for each). Add the chicken pieces, being careful not to overcrowd, and cook until very brown, 4-5 min per side.", "Mince 3 cloves of garlic. Reduce heat to medium-high and add minced garlic and onions. Saute until onions soften and begin to brown, about 5 minute Deglaze with 1/2 c water or broth, using a wooden spoon to scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.", "When the deglazing liquid has evaporated to nearly dry, add the remaining 1 1/2 c water or stock, the tomato paste, the Italian seasoning and the remaining 2 cloves of garlic, minced.", "Return the chicken to the pan, nestling it down in the sauce. If the sauce does not come 3/4 of the way up the side of the chicken pieces, add more water or broth. Cover and simmer over medium-high heat until tender, about 30-40 minutes. Season the sauce with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Serve with cooked orzo or rice."]

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 whole chicken, cut into 8 pieces, legs, breast and thighs (2 1/2 to 3 pounds), 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 2 teaspoons kosher salt, 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper, and more.

Yes, Cinnamon Stewed Chicken (Cat Cora) 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.

Cinnamon Stewed Chicken (Cat Cora)

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