Kapama (Braised Cinnamon Chicken) Recipe

Name: Kapama (Braised Cinnamon Chicken)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 whole chicken, chopped into 8 pieces; 1 medium to large yellow onion, chopped; 4 cloves garlic, chopped; two 14-ounce cans whole peeled Italian tomatoes; 1/2 cup chicken broth; 1 cinnamon stick; ground cinnamon; sea salt; freshly ground pepper; olive oil; Myzithra, Kasseri or Romano cheese, grated; parsley to garnish

Servings: persons

1 whole chicken, chopped into 8 pieces
1 medium to large yellow onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, chopped
two 14-ounce cans whole peeled Italian tomatoes
1/2 cup chicken broth
1 cinnamon stick
ground cinnamon
sea salt
freshly ground pepper
olive oil
Myzithra, Kasseri or Romano cheese, grated
parsley to garnish

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1. Wash and dry chicken. Season with salt, pepper and a light sprinkling of ground cinnamon on each side. Coat large pot with olive oil and place over high heat. When oil is hot, sear chicken pieces for 1 minute on each side, until the skins are browned. Remove chicken pieces from pan and set aside.
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2. Lower heat to medium-high and add onions. Stir for a minute until soft, then add garlic. Let cook for another minute until translucent. Add cinnamon stick, tomatoes, broth and season with salt and pepper. Stir and bring to simmer. Add chicken pieces back into the pot, submerging into the liquid. Simmer for about 2 hours uncovered, shaking the pan from time to time to move the chicken around, until meat is falling off the bone.
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3. Garnish with grated cheese and parsley and serve over pasta and/or with crusty bread.

165

kcal

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 whole chicken, chopped into 8 pieces, 1 medium to large yellow onion, chopped, 4 cloves garlic, chopped, two 14-ounce cans whole peeled Italian tomatoes, and more.

Yes, Kapama (Braised 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Kapama (Braised Cinnamon Chicken)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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