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    Chicken Braised w/ Cinnamon & Cloves


    Source of Recipe


    "The Food of Greece" by Vilma Liacouras Chantiles

    List of Ingredients




    1 Frying or roasting chicken*
    1/4 c -water to mix w tomato paste
    1 Lemon (juice only)
    1 Large stick cinnamon
    4 tb Sweet butter & oil mixed
    3 Whole cloves
    1/2 c Dry white wine (optional)
    Salt & freshly ground pepper
    1 1/2 lb Peeled chopped tomatoes
    Fresh parsley or watercress
    1 tb Tomato paste -- mixed w/ water

    *Note: Chicken should be about 2-1/2 lbs., and be cut into serving pieces.

    Recipe



    Arrange the chicken parts in a glass or earthenware bowl and rub all over with lemon juice. Allow to stand while heating the butter and oil in a heavy braising pot. Slip the chicken into the fat and cook over medium heat, turning with tongs to avoid pricking the flesh; saute until light chestnut in color. Heat the wine in a small pan, pour over the chicken, shake the pan, and continue cooking over low heat. Stir in the tomatoes and tomato paste, slip the cinnamon and cloves in among the pieces, and cover.

    Simmer over the lowest possible heat for 1-1/2 hours, or until the chicken is tender and the sauce thick. Or, transfer to a medium slow oven (325¼F) to complete the cooking. Season with salt and pepper. Serve warm over cooked grain or mashed potatoes with green raw or cooked vegetables and chilled wine. Garnish with parsley or watercress. Serves 5.

 

 

 

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