Chicken Pastitsada
Dinner · Mediterranean
Tender chicken braised in a rich red wine and tomato sauce with pearl onions, a Corfiot classic that tastes even better the next day.
Recipe code FZY8LE · enter it in Anychef
Ingredients
- 1.5 lb chicken thigh
- 1 cup red wine
- 1 can crushed tomatoes
- 1 lb pearl onions
- 4 cloves garlic
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 bay leaf
- 0.5 teaspoon cinnamon
- Salt
- Black pepper
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Save this recipeInstructions
- Step 1 of 5
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Brown on all sides, about 6 minutes total.
- Step 2 of 5
Remove chicken. Add minced garlic and tomato paste to pot, cook for 1 minute. Pour in red wine and scrape up browned bits.
- Step 3 of 5
Return chicken to pot. Add crushed tomatoes, pearl onions, oregano, bay leaf, and cinnamon.
- Step 4 of 5
Simmer covered for 30 minutes, until chicken is tender and onions are soft. Season with salt and pepper.
- Step 5 of 5
Serve over orzo or rice with a crusty bread for soaking up the sauce.
