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Greek Cinnamon-Tomato Braised Chicken with Rice

45 min4 servings🍳 1 panPicky-eater safe bet: plain rice$15.00610 cal · 38g protein

Ingredients

  • bone-in chicken thighs2½ lb
  • yellow onion1 count
  • garlic3 cloves
  • crushed tomatoes1 can
  • cinnamon stick1 count
  • ground allspice¼ tsp
  • dried oregano1 tsp
  • long-grain white rice1½ cups
  • olive oil2 tbsp

Instructions

  1. 1

    Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Brown it skin-side down in the oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat, 6 minutes; flip for 2 minutes and remove.

  2. 2

    Pour off all but 1 tbsp fat. Cook the diced onion 4 minutes, then add the garlic, allspice, and oregano for 1 minute.

  3. 3

    Add the tomatoes, cinnamon stick, and 1/2 cup water. Nestle the chicken back in skin-side up, cover, and simmer 25 minutes until it reaches 175°F.

  4. 4

    Meanwhile cook the rice according to the package.

  5. 5

    Remove the cinnamon stick and spoon the chicken and sauce over the rice.

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