Greek Chicken

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  • Total Time 40 min Ico-add
  • Yield 4 Servings
  • Level Easy

This Greek style chicken can be a delicious and filling one dish meal when served on rice.
 

Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 4 chicken breast halves, skin removed
  • 1/2 medium onion, minced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 can {14 1/2 ounces} tomatoes
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup greek olives, cut in half and pitted
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup parsley, minced
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Directions

  1. 1. In a large nonstick skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Brown chicken on both sides. Add onion and garlic; cook for two minutes. Add the tomatoes with their liquid to the pan along with the cinnamon, cayenne, salt, pepper and olives.
  2. 2. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Turn the chicken and continue cooking for another 10 to 15 minutes or until chicken tests done. Transfer the chicken to a warm platter.
  3. 3. Bring the sauce to a boil; add the lemon and parsley. Boil for a few minutes until slightly thickened; pour over chicken.
  4. 4. Serve with rice or noodles.