Chicken Kapama

Directions

1. 1
   Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper and cinnamon.
2. 2
   In a Dutch oven, melt 2 Tablespoons butter and brown chicken until golden on all sides.
3. 3
   In a bowl combine tomatoes, tomato paste, sugar, and water and pour mixture over chicken.
4. 4
   Add cinnamon sticks and bay leaf.
5. 5
   In a medium-sized frying pan, melt 2 Tablespoons butter and saute onions, and garlic until onions are wilted.
6. 6
   Add to chicken.
7. 7
   Bring to a boil, cover, and simmer until chicken is tender, 50-60 minutes.
8. 8
   In the last 20 minutes, cook macaroni according to package directions.
9. 9
   Drain and empty into serving dish.
10. 10
    Brown remaining butter and pour over macaroni.
11. 11
    Place macaroni on a large serving platter.
12. 12
    Place chicken and sauce over macaroni and sprinkle with grated cheese.