Kotopoulo Me Bamyes - Chicken with Okra Recipe

Name: Kotopoulo Me Bamyes - Chicken with Okra
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 pounds chicken; 1/4 cup butter; 1 each onions finely chopped; 1 each garlic cloves crushed; 1 1/2 cups tomatoes chopped, peeled; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 1/2 cup white wine dry; 1 each bay leaves; 2 Pieces cinnamon bark; 1/2 teaspoon sugar; 1 x salt; 1 x black pepper freshly ground; 1 pound okra prepared

Servings: persons

4 pounds chicken
1/4 cup butter
1 each onions finely chopped
1 each garlic cloves crushed
1 1/2 cups tomatoes chopped, peeled
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1/2 cup white wine dry
1 each bay leaves
2 Pieces cinnamon bark
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1 x salt
1 x black pepper freshly ground
1 pound okra prepared

1
Cut chicken into serving pieces and wipe dry.
2
Melt butter in a heavy saucepan or flameproof casserole and brown chicken on all sides.
3
Remove to a plate when browned.
4
Reduce heat and add onion and garlic.
5
Fry gently until onion is transparent and add remaining ingredients.
6
Cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
7
Meanwhile, lightly brown prepared okra in a little butter and set aside.
8
Return chicken to pan, cover and simmer gently for 45 minutes or until chicken is tender, adding browned okra 20 minutes before end of cooking time.
9
Remove bay leaf and cinnamon bark and serve with boiled or mashed potatoes.

1048

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

146

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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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: 4 pounds chicken, 1/4 cup butter, 1 each onions finely chopped, 1 each garlic cloves crushed, and more.

Yes, Kotopoulo Me Bamyes - Chicken with Okra 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.

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Kotopoulo Me Bamyes - Chicken with Okra

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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