Chicken Ghiveci

Romanian braised chicken with vegetables.

Total time: 45 minutes
Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
• 5 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 red bell peppers, deseeded, sliced
• 2 carrots, diced
• 1.2kg chicken breast, cubed
• 3/4 cup tomato paste
• 3/4 cup dry white wine
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
• bread or rice for serving

Directions

1. Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onions and garlic and cook, stirring, until onions are browned (5 minutes).
2. Add bell pepper and carrots and continue cooking until peppers begin to soften (5-8 minutes).
3. Add chicken pieces and cook, stirring, until chicken is browned (10 – 15 minutes).
4. Add tomato paste, wine, sugar, thyme, and rosemary. Stir thoroughly, then cover and simmer until chicken is fully cooked (15-20 minutes).
5. Serve with bread or rice.

Family Ratings

• Mama: 4/5
• Papa: 4/5
• Girlie: 4/5
• TW: 4/5
• McM: 4/5, delicious meal, very flavorful!

Original recipe: http://www.food.com/recipe/chicken-ghiveci-romanian-braised-chicken-297592