Greek Chicken Cooked in Tomato-Kotopoulo Kokkinisto

A Classic Greek Favorite: Chicken stewed until tender in a rich tomato sauce.

Course chicken, Entree

Cuisine Greek, Mediterranean

Keyword Greek Chicken

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 1

Total Time 1 10

Servings

Author Elena Paravantes

1 ½ pound chicken in pieces- with or without skin-You can use a 3 lb. whole chicken and just double the amount of the rest of the ingredients.
2 onions diced
2 ½ tablespoons olive oil
1-2 minced garlic cloves
16-20 ounces diced tomatoes- fresh or canned
1 cinnamon stick
3-4 allspice berries
1 bay leaf
Pepper to taste
1 teaspoon salt

In a large deep pan, heat the olive oil and sauté the chicken pieces on both sides for about 8-10 minutes total.
Set the chicken aside and sauté the onion until soft. Add the garlic and sauté for a minute.
Add the rest of the ingredients (tomato, cinnamon stick, all spice, bay leaf, salt and pepper) and about 1/3 cup of water and mix well. Add the chicken and blend.
Cover the pan and let it simmer for about 45 minutes, until chicken is cooked.
In the meantime, prepare your side dish (rice or pasta) or your salad.
Serve warm.