Greek Chicken With Okra

Greek Chicken With Okra

A classic Greek-style braise of browned chicken thighs and tender okra in a savory tomato sauce scented with oregano, bay leaf, and cinnamon.

Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Pat the chicken dry in a large bowl. Season it with ¾ tsp (4 gr) of the salt and ⅜ tsp (1 gr) of the black pepper.

    Ingredients used: 1.0 gr Black Pepper, 6.0 piece Chicken Thigh, 4.0 gr Fine Salt

    Cookware: large bowl

  2. Step 2

    Heat 2 tbsp (30 ml) of the olive oil in the Dutch oven over medium heat. Brown the seasoned chicken in batches, skin side down first, then transfer it to a plate.

    Timer: 10 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 30.0 ml Extra Virgin Olive Oil

    Cookware: Dutch oven, plate, tongs

  3. Step 3

    Add the remaining 1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil and the chopped onion to the pot. Cook over medium heat until softened and lightly golden.

    Timer: 6 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 15.0 ml Extra Virgin Olive Oil, 180.0 gr Yellow Onion

    Cookware: Chef Knife, cutting board, Dutch oven, wooden spoon

  4. Step 4

    Add the minced garlic and oregano. Stir until fragrant.

    Timer: 1 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 2.0 gr Dried Oregano, 12.0 gr Garlic

    Cookware: Chef Knife, cutting board, Dutch oven, wooden spoon

  5. Step 5

    Stir in the crushed tomatoes, chicken stock, red wine vinegar, bay leaves, cinnamon stick, ¾ tsp (4 gr) salt, and the remaining ⅜ tsp (1 gr) black pepper. Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer over medium heat.

    Timer: 4 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 2.0 piece Bay Leaf, 1.0 gr Black Pepper, 800.0 gr Canned Crushed Tomato, 250.0 ml Chicken Stock, 1.0 piece Cinnamon, 4.0 gr Fine Salt, 15.0 ml Red Wine Vinegar

    Cookware: Dutch oven, wooden spoon

  6. Step 6

    Return the browned chicken and its collected juices to the pot. Cover and simmer over low heat.

    Timer: 15 min (fixed)

    Cookware: Dutch oven, plate, tongs

  7. Step 7

    Add the trimmed okra and the remaining ⅜ tsp (2 gr) salt, arranging the pods around the chicken. Cover and simmer over low heat until the okra is tender and the thickest chicken pieces reach 74°C internally.

    Timer: 25 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 2.0 gr Fine Salt, 600.0 gr Okra

    Cookware: Chef Knife, cutting board, Dutch oven, instant-read thermometer, wooden spoon

  8. Step 8

    Remove and discard the bay leaves and cinnamon stick. Scatter with the chopped parsley and serve with lemon wedges.

    Ingredients used: 15.0 gr Flat-Leaf Parsley, 1.0 piece Lemon

    Cookware: Chef Knife, cutting board, Dutch oven

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