Spiced Balkan Chicken

Name: Spiced Balkan Chicken
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 70 min
Ingredients: 4 skinless chicken thighs, or more to taste; 0.5 lemon, cut into wedges; 4 tablespoons olive oil; 1 onion, coarsely chopped; 2 large cloves garlic, minced; 0.5 cup dry white wine; 1 (14 ounce) can chopped tomatoes in juice; 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 0.5 teaspoon ground cloves; 0.5 teaspoon ground allspice; 1 pinch white sugar; salt and ground black pepper to taste

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The spices give this chicken dish a true Balkan flavor. Wonderful and easy dish. Serve with rice, pasta, or new potatoes.

Submitted by katerina

Updated on December 14, 2021

Prep Time:

10 mins

Cook Time:

1 hr

Total Time:

1 hr 10 mins

Servings:

Yield:

4 servings

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Ingredients

4 skinless chicken thighs, or more to taste
½ lemon, cut into wedges
4 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, coarsely chopped
2 large cloves garlic, minced
½ cup dry white wine
1 (14 ounce) can chopped tomatoes in juice
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground cloves
½ teaspoon ground allspice
1 pinch white sugar
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Directions

Rub chicken pieces with lemon. Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven or lidded skillet. Add onion and garlic; cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add chicken pieces and cook until browned on all sides, 5 to 10 minutes.
Pour wine over the chicken. Add tomatoes with their juice, cinnamon, cloves, allspice, sugar, salt, and pepper; bring to a boil. Cover the Dutch oven and simmer until chicken is tender, 45 minutes to 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

377	Calories
25g	Fat
13g	Carbs
20g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 377
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 25g	32%
Saturated Fat 5g	26%
Cholesterol 65mg	22%
Sodium 255mg	11%
Total Carbohydrate 13g	5%
Dietary Fiber 3g	10%
Total Sugars 6g
Protein 20g	39%
Vitamin C 24mg	26%
Calcium 77mg	6%
Iron 4mg	21%
Potassium 396mg	8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.