CHICKEN, GREEK STYLE

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Provided by Marian Burros

Categories     main course

Time 35m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

16 ounces whole onion or 14 ounces chopped ready-cut onion (about 3 1/3 cups)
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cloves garlic
8 ounces skinless, boneless chicken breast
1 lemon to yield 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind
1/4 cup dry vermouth
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 cup no-salt-added chicken broth plus 1 tablespoon
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/2 cup nonfat plain yogurt
1/8 teaspoon salt
Freshly ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Chop the onion for this recipe along with the onion for the rice dish.
  • Heat a nonstick skillet until it is very hot. Reduce the heat to medium high, and add oil.
  • Add all the onion, and saute until the onion begins to brown.
  • Mince garlic; remove1/3 of onion from pan, and add to rice (see rice recipe). Add garlic to remaining onion, and stir.
  • Wash, dry and cut chicken into bite-size chunks, and add to onion; brown chicken on both sides.
  • Grate lemon rind, and add to pan with the vermouth and cinnamon and 1/4 cup chicken broth. Cover, and cook over low heat until the chicken is cooked through.
  • Stir the remaining tablespoon of chicken broth into the cornstarch, and mix to a smooth paste; stir into pan. Then, add the yogurt, and stir to mix well. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 443, UnsaturatedFat 13 grams, Carbohydrate 34 grams, Fat 18 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 31 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 330 milligrams, Sugar 15 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Ope Jacob
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover chicken. It's also a great make-ahead meal.


ghaffar ali
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's just a few ingredients, but the flavors are amazing.


Evans Ntere
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This recipe is perfect for a special occasion. It's elegant and delicious.


Seasonn
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I'm not a fan of feta cheese, so I omitted it from the recipe. The dish was still delicious.


Rayan Khasawneh
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This recipe is a bit pricey, but it's worth it. The ingredients are high-quality and the results are amazing.


Deborah Douglas
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I'm new to Greek cooking, so I was a little hesitant to try this recipe. But it turned out to be so delicious! I'm definitely going to be making it again.


Lesedi Njabulo
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This recipe is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's healthy too.


Amanda Bailey
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I'm allergic to tomatoes, so I had to substitute another vegetable. The dish still turned out great.


Mansoor Billionaire
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This recipe is way too complicated. I don't have time to spend hours in the kitchen.


Owethu Ndwebi
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my chicken came out dry. I'm going to try it again and see if I can get it right.


Alim Bepari
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I made this dish for my boyfriend and he loved it. He said it was the best chicken he's ever had.


shedrack zachariah
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This recipe is a keeper! I will definitely be making it again and again.


Wilfred Tembo
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I'm not a big fan of chicken, but I loved this dish. The flavors were amazing.


sumitshah7
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This dish is a staple in my kitchen. It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Madu Wanigaarachchi
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I love this recipe! The chicken is always so moist and flavorful. I also love the roasted vegetables.


vanesa posts
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's a great recipe for a weeknight meal or a special occasion.


BOS
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing. The chicken was so tender and juicy.


Reshia Haygood
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I'm not a big fan of Greek food, but this dish changed my mind. It was absolutely delicious.


Jon Keymore
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it.


Jerry Baby
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This dish was a hit with my family! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the vegetables were perfectly roasted. I will definitely be making this again.