Greek Cinnamon Chicken Recipe

Name: Greek Cinnamon Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (2 1/2 lb) chicken, cut in 8 pieces; salt; pepper; 3 tablespoons butter; 2 medium red onions, peeled and sliced; 1 cup chicken stock; 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (to taste) or 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (to taste); FOR THE SAUCE; 2 garlic cloves, peeled and mashed with salt; 8 small tomatoes, skinned and seeded and cut in slices; 2 cups dry white wine; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 4 celery ribs, thinly sliced; 2 tablespoons chopped parsley; 1/2 lb broad egg noodle; 1/2 lb fine noodles; 2 tablespoons grated cheese (parmesan or any other cheese you may like)

Servings: persons

1 (2 1/2 lb) chicken, cut in 8 pieces
salt
pepper
3 tablespoons butter
2 medium red onions, peeled and sliced
1 cup chicken stock
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (to taste) or 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (to taste)
FOR THE SAUCE
2 garlic cloves, peeled and mashed with salt
8 small tomatoes, skinned and seeded and cut in slices
2 cups dry white wine
1 tablespoon tomato paste
4 celery ribs, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons chopped parsley
1/2 lb broad egg noodle
1/2 lb fine noodles
2 tablespoons grated cheese (parmesan or any other cheese you may like)

1
Season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper. Heat the butter in a large frying pan and brown the chicken on all sides. Add the onions and stock; simmer 45 minutes. Sprinkle with cinnamon.
2
Bring the garlic, wine, and tomatoes to a boil in a saucepan; stir in the tomato paste and celery. Season with salt and pepper and boil 15 minutes; Add the parsley.
3
Boil the noodles in salt water in another saucepan for 10 minutes OR until they are done, rinse with cold water, and drain.
4
To serve, mix the noodles with half of the cheese and place on a serving dish. Arrange the chicken on the bed of noodles. Pour the sauce on top of the chicken and sprinkle with the remaining cheese. 4 to 6 servings.
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Classic Cuisine.

596

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* 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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (2 1/2 lb) chicken, cut in 8 pieces, salt, pepper, 3 tablespoons butter, and more.

Yes, Greek Cinnamon Chicken 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.

Greek Cinnamon Chicken

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