BRAISED CHICKEN IN AROMATIC TOMATO SAUCE

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Categories     Chicken     Poultry     Tomato     Braise     Valentine's Day     Spice     Cinnamon     Clove     Nutmeg     Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/4 cup olive oil
1 3-pound chicken, cut into 8 pieces
3 cups chopped red onions
6 whole allspice
1 cinnamon stick
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
Pinch cayenne pepper
1 28-ounce can whole Italian-style tomatoes, drained, juices reserved, tomatoes chopped
1 cup water
2 tablespoons (or more) red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons tomato paste
Pinch of sugar
12 ounces perciatelli pasta or spaghetti
Freshly grated kefalotyri cheese or Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Heat oil in heavy large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add chicken in batches and cook until brown on all sides, about 8 minutes per batch. Place chicken on platter. Add onions to Dutch oven; sauté until tender, about 5 minutes. Add spices; stir until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in tomatoes and their juices and water. Return chicken to Dutch oven. Cover; simmer over medium-low heat until chicken is very tender, about 35 minutes.
  • Transfer chicken to platter. Tent with foil. Add 2 tablespoons vinegar, tomato paste and sugar to Dutch oven. Simmer until thickened to sauce consistency, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes. Season with salt, pepper and more vinegar, if desired. Remove from heat. Cover to keep warm.
  • Cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to bite. Drain. Transfer pasta to platter. Top with chicken, sauce and cheese.

Neona Delma Lewis
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I'm always looking for new chicken recipes, and this one did not disappoint. The chicken was tender and juicy, and the sauce was flavorful and aromatic. I will definitely be making this again!


User Aydeniz
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This recipe is a winner! The chicken was cooked to perfection and the sauce was divine. I will definitely be making this again.


Okoye Obumneme martin
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I've tried a lot of braised chicken recipes, but this one is by far the best. The chicken was incredibly tender and juicy, and the sauce was packed with flavor. I highly recommend this recipe!


Md Muk ter Mu
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This recipe was easy to follow and the end result was amazing. The chicken was tender and flavorful, and the sauce was rich and savory. I will definitely be making this again.


Moon Ash
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5 stars! This is a great recipe. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Patricia Hall
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I'm not a huge fan of chicken, but this recipe changed my mind. The chicken was so tender and juicy, and the sauce was incredible. I highly recommend this recipe!


Imran Ashraf
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This was so good! I made it for my family and they all loved it. The chicken was so tender and flavorful, and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Minah Qaust
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it twice now and it's always a hit. The chicken is always tender and juicy, and the sauce is amazing. I love that it's a one-pot meal, so it's easy to clean up.


Urmi akther sheka
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Just made this for dinner and it was delicious! The chicken was so moist and juicy, and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I added a bit of extra garlic and chili flakes, and it was perfect. Will definitely be making this again.


Nazma Aktar
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This braised chicken recipe is a true winner! The chicken was fall-off-the-bone tender and the tomato sauce was incredibly flavorful. I especially loved the addition of the fresh herbs, which really brightened up the dish. I served it with mashed pot