Greek Chicken (or Lamb)

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 0
Greek Chicken (or Lamb) with Rice - A Flavorful Mediterranean Dish
in Main

Prep

20 min

Cook

55 min

Ready In

1 hr 15 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

2 chicken , cut into serving pieces ( see below for suggestions on using lamb )
salt & pepper
1/4 cup butter
2 onions , finely chopped
1 clove garlic , minced
1 can whole tomatoes
1 can tomato sauce
1 teaspoon sugar
1 dash cinnamon
1/2 cup sherry wine
2 cups chicken broth
1 cup water
2 cups uncooked rice

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
485
Sugar
5g
Fat
13g
Greek Chicken (or Lamb) with Rice is a delicious and hearty Mediterranean dish that is perfect for a family dinner or entertaining guests. This recipe combines tender pieces of chicken or lamb with a flavorful tomato sauce that is slowly baked to perfection. The addition of sherry and cinnamon adds a unique depth of flavor to the dish. Served over a bed of fluffy brown rice, this meal is balanced and satisfying. This recipe can easily be doubled to feed a large gathering or halved for a smaller family dinner.

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2.Season the chicken (or lamb) pieces with salt and pepper.
3.In a heavy skillet, melt the butter and sauté the onions and garlic until they are soft and slightly browned.
4.Add the whole tomatoes, tomato sauce, sugar, cinnamon, sherry, chicken broth, and water and stir to combine.
5.Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
6.Add the chicken (or lamb) pieces to the skillet, spooning the tomato sauce over them, and bring back to a simmer.
7.Cover the skillet with a lid and place in the oven to bake for 45 minutes.
8.While the chicken (or lamb) is baking, cook the rice according to package instructions.
9.Serve the chicken (or lamb) and tomato sauce over a bed of fluffy rice.

PROS

This Mediterranean dish is bursting with flavor from the tomato sauce, cinnamon, and sherry.

The recipe is easy to follow and produces a hearty, satisfying meal that can feed a crowd.

CONS

The preparation can be time-consuming and requires multiple steps, including cooking the rice separately.

The recipe may be high in sodium due to canned tomatoes and chicken broth.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This dish is packed with protein from the chicken (or lamb) and heart-healthy fiber from the brown rice.
The cinnamon in the dish has been linked to potential health benefits such as reducing inflammation and improving blood sugar control.

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