Yiayia's Chicken

SERVES: 6

COOK TIME: 2 Hr

This chicken recipe is full of the old-world flavors that any Greek grandmother would serve at her house. Yiayia's Chicken is a recipe that takes us back to the days of old-fashioned cooking.

What You'll Need

1/4 cup olive oil
6 chicken thighs with skin
1 yellow onion, diced
1 (6-ounce) can tomato paste
6 cups water
2 cinnamon sticks
6 whole cloves
1 tablespoon salt
1 pound spaghetti
1/4 cup grated Romano cheese

What to Do

In a soup pot over medium heat, heat oil just until smoking.
Saute chicken thighs, skin side down, 5 minutes. Turn over and saute 5 more minutes. Remove chicken from pot and set aside.
Add onions to the pot and saute about 5 minutes, or until translucent. Return chicken to the pot, along with tomato paste, water, cinnamon sticks, cloves, and salt; stir to blend completely. Turn heat to medium-low, cover, and cook 1-1/2 hours, stirring occasionally.
Meanwhile, cook spaghetti according to package directions. Drain and serve with chicken and sauce. Sprinkle with Romano cheese.

Nutritional InformationShow More

Servings Per Recipe: 6

Amount Per Serving % Daily Value *
Calories 856
Calories from Fat 407
Total Fat 45g 69 %
Saturated Fat 12g 59 %
Trans Fat 0.2g 0 %
Protein 46g 92 %

Amount Per Serving % Daily Value *
Cholesterol 199mg 66 %
Sodium 1,660mg 69 %
Total Carbohydrates 66g 22 %
Dietary Fiber 4.6g 18 %
Sugars 6.4g 0 %

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Mina1028 0834296

Dec 30, 2016

6 cups of water?

Test Kitchen Team

Jan 03, 2017

Hi there! Yes, this recipe calls for 6 cups of water. There is sauce will thicken during the cook time. Let us know if you have any other questions. Enjoy!