Kota Kapama

  • 1 chicken cut in 8 pieces
  • ½ tsp ground cinnamon
  • 2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 tsp cracked pepper
  • 5 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 large onion, minced
  • ½ cup dry white wine
  • 2 cups chicken stock
  • 6 oz. tomato paste
  • ½ cup grated Myzithra Cheese
  • Egg noodles
  • Butter
  • Grated pecorino

 

  1. Combine the cinnamon, salt, and pepper and rub the chicken on all sides.  Heat the olive oil in a dutch oven on high heat.  Add the chicken and brown for 5 minutes on each side. 
  2. Remove from the pan and set aside.
  3. Reduce the heat to medium and sauté the onions and 3 minced garlic cloves.  Cook for 4 minutes, stirring.  Add the wine and deglaze until the wine evaporates. 
  4. Add the stock, tomato paste, and the remaining garlic.  Return the chicken to the pan. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer 1 hour.  Taste and adjust the seasoning.
  5. Boil the egg noodles in salted water.  Drain and toss with some butter. Sprinkle with some pecorino and cracked pepper.
  6. Serve the chicken on the noodles and sprinkle with the cheese.

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