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chicken kapama with chicken thighs and tomatoes

Chicken Kapama (Greek-Style Braised Chicken)

Diana Rattray
Chicken kapama makes a delicious meal, which is easy enough to fix on a busy weeknight. It's flavored with a  cinnamon-laced tomato sauce.
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Servings 4 servings
Calories 715
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Course Chicken Thighs, Tomatoes
Cuisine Greek
Prep Time 12 minutes
Cook Time 33 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds chicken thighs, boneless, without skin
  • Kosher salt
  • Black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, or ghee
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 onion, cut in half and thinly sliced
  • 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
  • 4 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2 14.5-ounce cans tomatoes, diced, part stewed tomatoes, if desired
  • 1/2 cup chicken stock, or water

Instructions

  • Dry the chicken thighs with paper towels and cut them into strips or chunks. Sprinkle with kosher salt, pepper, and cinnamon.
  • Heat the butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. When the fat is hot, add the chicken. Cook for about 10 minutes, turning to brown both sides.
  • Remove the chicken to a plate and set aside.
    Chicken browned and in a pan, for chicken kapama.
  • Add the onion to the skillet and cook for 2 minutes. Add the garlic and continue to cook for 1 minute.
  • Add the tomato paste, diced tomatoes, and stewed tomatoes, along with the chicken stock. Stir to combine and then return the chicken to the skillet.
    Making chicken kapama in the skillet.
  • Bring the mixture to a simmer; reduce the heat to low and cover the pan. Simmer for 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Garnish servings with fresh chopped parsley and Parmesan cheese, if desired.
    Chicken kapama closeup shot overhead.
  • Serve with thin noodles, orzo, or rice.

Nutrition

Calories: 715kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 40gFat: 51gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 9gMonounsaturated Fat: 22gTrans Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 238mgSodium: 264mgPotassium: 553mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 355IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 38mgIron: 2mg

Disclaimer:

Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.

Keyword chicken thighs, cinnamon, greek food, tomatoes
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