Greek Cinnamon Chicken

17 ingredients
5 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 (2 1/2 lb) chicken, cut in 8 pieces
  • salt
  • pepper
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 2 medium red onions, peeled and sliced
  • 1 cup chicken stock
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (to taste) or 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (to taste)
  • FOR THE SAUCE
  • 2 garlic cloves, peeled and mashed with salt
  • 8 small tomatoes, skinned and seeded and cut in slices
  • 2 cups dry white wine
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 4 celery ribs, thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
  • 1/2 lb broad egg noodle
  • 1/2 lb fine noodles
  • 2 tablespoons grated cheese (parmesan or any other cheese you may like)

Directions

  1. 1
    Season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper. Heat the butter in a large frying pan and brown the chicken on all sides. Add the onions and stock; simmer 45 minutes. Sprinkle with cinnamon.
  2. 2
    Bring the garlic, wine, and tomatoes to a boil in a saucepan; stir in the tomato paste and celery. Season with salt and pepper and boil 15 minutes; Add the parsley.
  3. 3
    Boil the noodles in salt water in another saucepan for 10 minutes OR until they are done, rinse with cold water, and drain.
  4. 4
    To serve, mix the noodles with half of the cheese and place on a serving dish. Arrange the chicken on the bed of noodles. Pour the sauce on top of the chicken and sprinkle with the remaining cheese. 4 to 6 servings.
  5. 5
    Classic Cuisine.

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