Kota kapama is a traditional Turkish dish that combines the flavors of chicken, wine, garlic, and cinnamon. It is typically made with a whole chicken, which is cooked in a clay pot with wine, garlic, cinnamon, and various spices. The result is a savory and fragrant dish that is perfect for any special occasion.
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KOTA KAPAMA(CHICKEN STEWED IN WINE, GARLIC, & CINNAMON)
Cat Cora grew up with a Greek father and mother in Jackson, Miss., then spent time in Skopelos in the Agean islands in Greece. and has restaurants in Northern California. She is also an Iron Chef on Food Network TV. She says as a child she asked for this on her birthday, when she could pick anything she wanted to eat. She loved it so much she would bribe her younger brother to ask for it on his birthday too. From the cookbook Cat Cora;s Kitchen. If you can't find Myzithra cheese you may substitute kefalotyri, parmesan, or pecorino romano.
Provided by Sharon123
Categories Stew
Time 1h35m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Pat the chicken pieces dry with paper towels so they won't splatter in the pan. Mix the cinnamon, salt and pepper together in a small bowl. Rub the chicken pieces on all sides with mixture. Mince 3 of the garlic cloves, set aside.
- Heat oil in a large, deep, 12" cast iron skillet(or stainless steel, but you want high sides-about 3") over high heat. Don't crowd the pieces in the pan or the chicken will steam rather than brown. If you need to, do in 2 batches.
- Add the chicken to skillet and brown for 4-5 minutes on each side, moving the pieces with a metal spatula so they don't stick to the pan. When the chicken is browned nicely on all sides, remove from skillet and set aside.
- Reduce heat to medium high and add onions and minced garlic. Cook for 3 minutes, stirring constantly, until onions have softemed and are a rich golden brown. Add the wine and scrape the bottom of the pan with a spoon to deglaze, loosening any brown bits.
- When the wine has evaporated, add the water, tomato paste, and remaining 2 whole garlic cloves. Return the chicken to the pan. The liquid should cover about 3/4 of the chicken.
- Reduce heat to low, cover skillet with a lid, and simmer for about 1 hour, or until the chicken is tender and thoroughly cooked. If the sauce gets too thick, thin with a little more water. Taste and adjust seasoning to your taste.
- Great served with buttered noodles, rice, orzo, or macaroni. Sprinkle the grated cheese over the top of each serving. Enjoy!
STEWED CHICKEN: KOTA KOKINISTI
Steps:
- Heat oil in a large skillet on high heat. Sprinkle chicken with cinnamon, salt, and pepper, brown on all sides, and set aside.
- Turn the heat to medium-high, add the onions and minced garlic, and cook for 3 minutes, stirring continuously. Add the wine to remove the particles from the bottom of pan and reduce until almost dry. Add water, tomato paste, and whole garlic cloves. Add chicken, cover, and simmer for 1 hour or until chicken is cooked through. Add water as needed.
- Served best over rice or orzo. Top with mizithra.
CHICKEN KAPAMA,USING CHICK. BREASTS, MIXED WITH MACARONI(KOTA KA
I made a great tasting dish and substituted chicken breast for a whole chicken. It's a great dish, especially my add ons, if I do say so myself :-) Inspiration/Sources:larry2:, EVELYN/ATHENS, 1STEVE, TERRY GOLDFARB+ "The Complete Book of Greek Cooking." I
Provided by larry 2
Categories Meat
Time 45m
Yield 2-3 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper and cinnamon, cut into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large sprayed pot, melt 1/4 c EX.VIRG oil, and saute onions, and garlic until onions are wilted.
- In a sprayed pan combine, tomato pastes, sauces, wine; blend and add blended can tomatoes sugar, orange quarters, cayenne, etc, add chicken and water and pour mixture over chicken. (Add all ingredients not mentioned now,but in the ingedients list).
- In the pan with tomato and spice/wine mixture, Add chicken.
- Bring to a simmer, cover, and simmer until chicken is tender, about 15 minutes, check doneness and TASTE.
- In the last 20 minutes, cook macaroni according to package directions.
- Drain and empty pasta into large bowl, pour sauce w/chicken over macaroni; mix it, and sprinkle with grated cheese; remix.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 2349.6, Fat 48, SaturatedFat 12, Cholesterol 259.8, Sodium 5492.6, Carbohydrate 312.5, Fiber 33.1, Sugar 92, Protein 156.6
EASY CHICKEN KAPAMA
The traditional version of this Greek-inspired dish calls for a whole chicken to be broken down into parts, then braised in a fragrant, cinnamon-laced tomato sauce. This weeknight version instead calls for boneless, skinless chicken thighs, which are are much less work and less time-consuming to prepare. Like most braised dishes, this one tastes even better once the flavors have had a chance to mingle, so it's an ideal make-ahead meal. Serve it over buttered egg noodles or orzo with a showering of grated Parmesan or Greek kefalotyri cheese.
Provided by Colu Henry
Categories dinner, weekday, poultry, main course
Time 40m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Season chicken well on both sides with salt and pepper and sprinkle with the ground cinnamon. In a large skillet, heat butter and olive oil over medium. Working in batches to avoid overcrowding, cook the chicken until it begins to lightly brown in spots, 2 to 4 minutes per side. Set aside. (If it's not cooked through at this point, that's O.K.)
- Add the onion and the garlic to the skillet and cook until the onion begins to soften and the garlic is fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes. Season with salt.
- Stir in the tomato paste, tomatoes, 1/4 cup water and the cinnamon stick(s). Add the chicken and any residual juices, stir to coat with the sauce and bring to a simmer. Turn heat to medium-low, cover and simmer until the chicken is cooked through and the flavors meld, stirring occasionally, 15 to 20 minutes. Add a few tablespoons water if needed to thin out the sauce. Taste and adjust seasonings to your liking.
- Serve the chicken over buttered egg noodles or orzo, if using, spooning the tomato sauce on top. Top with the herbs and grated cheese, if using.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 414, UnsaturatedFat 10 grams, Carbohydrate 14 grams, Fat 19 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 47 grams, SaturatedFat 7 grams, Sodium 875 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams, TransFat 0 grams
CHICKEN STEWED IN WINE, GARLIC, AND CINNAMON)
Steps:
- 1. Pat the chicken pieces dry with paper towels so they don't spatter in the pan. Mix the cinnamon, salt, and pepper together in a small bowl and rub the chicken pieces on all sides with the mixture. Mince 3 of the garlic cloves and set aside. 2. Heat the olive oil in a large, deep, non-aluminum skillet over high heat. A 12-inch skillet with sides about 3 inches high will allow you to brown all the chicken pieces at once. If you don't have a skillet large enough, brown the chicken in 2 batches, using 1 tablespoon of oil for each batch. Don't crowd the pieces in the pan or the chicken will steam rather than brown. 3. Add the chicken to the skillet and brown for 4 to 5 minutes on each side, shifting the pieces with a metal spatula so the chicken doesn't stick to the skillet. When the pieces are nicely browned on all sides, remove from the pan and set aside. Reduce the heat to medium-high and add the onions and minced garlic. Cook for about 3 minutes, stirring constantly, until the onions have softened and are a rich golden brown. Add the wine and scrape the bottom of the pan with a spatula or spoon to deglaze, loosening any browned bits. 4. When the wine has evaporated, add the water, tomato paste, and remaining 2 whole garlic cloves. Return the chicken to the pan. The liquid should cover about three quarters of the chicken. Reduce the heat to low, cover skillet with a lid, and simmer for about 1 hour, or until the chicken is tender and thoroughly cooked. (If the sauce becomes too thick, thin it with a little more water.) Taste and adjust the seasoning. 5. I like to serve this with my family's homemade buttered noodles, but it's also great over rice, orzo, or macaroni. Sprinkle the grated cheese over the top of each serving.
STEWED CHICKEN AND GARLIC WITH NOODLES
Cooked garlic becomes wonderfully nutty in flavor. Hence what seems to be a huge quantity in this recipe. Just a wonderful dish, this, when the stew is mixed with the noodles and baked!
Provided by Sonya Jane
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Baked and Roasted
Time 2h4m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat olive oil in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Place chicken pieces in the hot oil. Add garlic cloves, parsley, tarragon, cinnamon, bay leaves, salt, and pepper. Pour in wine and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, until chicken is tender, about 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Butter a large baking dish or casserole.
- Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil. Stir in the egg noodles and bring back to a boil. Cook until tender but slightly firm, about 5 minutes. Drain well.
- Stir noodles into chicken in the skillet. Transfer chicken and noodles to prepared baking dish. Mix melted butter and breadcrumbs together and sprinkle on top.
- Bake in preheated oven until chicken and noodles are tender, about 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1242.8 calories, Carbohydrate 106.4 g, Cholesterol 300.9 mg, Fat 51.1 g, Fiber 5.7 g, Protein 76.1 g, SaturatedFat 14.7 g, Sodium 339.4 mg, Sugar 3.8 g
CHICKEN AND GARLIC STEW
Don't let the name of this fool you - it is elegant enough for dinner guests. I've made several slight revisions over the years. I prefer skinless, boneless chicken breasts for the health value, and I do a single layer in a 'bring to the table' shallow baking dish. Suggestion: Spread the soft garlic cloves on some crusty bread, like butter. The flavor is not overpowering!
Provided by Martha
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Thigh Recipes
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Place olive oil in a heavy oven-safe Dutch oven which can be tightly covered. Add 1/3 of the chicken, garlic, parsley, celery leaves, tarragon, salt, white pepper, allspice, cinnamon and dry white wine. Mix. Repeat two more times.
- Cover pot tightly and place in preheated oven, cook for about 1 1/4 hours. The chicken will not be brown, but moist and succulent. If desired, serve with crusty bread to mop up the sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 466.7 calories, Carbohydrate 11.1 g, Cholesterol 138.6 mg, Fat 27.2 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 32.3 g, SaturatedFat 6.7 g, Sodium 1313.3 mg, Sugar 1.1 g
Tips:
- Choose the right chicken: Use a whole chicken cut into 8 pieces, or a combination of chicken breasts and thighs. Bone-in, skin-on chicken will yield the most flavorful results.
- Brown the chicken well: Browning the chicken before stewing it adds depth of flavor. Be sure to brown the chicken in batches so that it doesn't steam.
- Use a good quality wine: The wine you use in this recipe will have a big impact on the final flavor, so choose a wine that you enjoy drinking. A dry red wine, such as a Cabernet Sauvignon or Merlot, is a good option.
- Don't skimp on the garlic: Garlic is a key ingredient in this recipe, so don't be afraid to use a lot of it. A whole head of garlic, minced, will give the dish a delicious garlicky flavor.
- Let the stew simmer for a long time: The longer the stew simmers, the more flavorful it will be. Simmer the stew for at least 1 hour, or up to 2 hours, if you have the time.
Conclusion:
Kota kapama is a delicious and easy-to-make chicken stew that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The chicken is tender and flavorful, and the sauce is rich and savory. Serve kota kapama with rice or your favorite side dish.
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