Directions:
- Preboil water with sea salt.
- Pat the chicken dry with paper towels. A wet chicken will cause the oil to splatter while the chicken is sautéing. Mix the cinnamon, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Rub the chicken pieces on all sides with the seasoning.
- Heat the olive oil in a large, nonreactive, deep skillet over high heat. A 12-inch skillet with sides about 2 1/2 to 3 inches high will allow you to brown all the chicken at once. If you don't have a skillet large enough, brown them in two batches using 1/2 the oil for each batch. What's important is that the chicken isn't overcrowded, which would cause them to steam rather than brown.
- Add the chicken to the oil and brown for about 4 to 5 minutes on each side. Turn the pieces using a metal spatula, as they have a tendency to stick to the pan. Remove the pieces when they are well browned on all sides.
- Mince three of the garlic cloves. Lower 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 about 1/2 cup of the water and scrape the bottom of the pan with a spatula or spoon to deglaze the pan, loosening any particles stuck on the bottom.
- When the water has evaporated, add the remaining 1 1/2 cups of water, tomato paste, Italian seasoning and remaining 2 garlic cloves, minced.
- Return the chicken to the pan. The liquid should cover about 3/4 of the chicken pieces. Cover the pot and simmer over medium-high heat for about 30 to 40 minutes, or until the chicken is tender and thoroughly cooked. If the sauce becomes too thick, it can be thinned with a little more water. Season the finished sauce with kosher salt and pepper to taste. Serve over orzo, cooked according to package directions, and sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top.
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per 1 Serving | |||
| Calories | 960.2 Kcal (4020 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 618.11 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 68.68g | 106% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 320.07mg | 107% | |
| Sodium | 1540.29mg | 64% | |
| Potassium | 825.92mg | 18% | |
| Total Carbs | 13.28g | 4% | |
| Sugars | 2.21g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.99g | 8% | |
| Protein | 68.61g | 137% | |
| Vitamin C | 13.5mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 3.9mg | 22% | |
| Calcium | 211.9mg | 21% | |
| Amount Per 100 g | |||
| Calories | 164.59 Kcal (689 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 105.95 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 11.77g | 106% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 54.86mg | 107% | |
| Sodium | 264.02mg | 64% | |
| Potassium | 141.57mg | 18% | |
| Total Carbs | 2.28g | 4% | |
| Sugars | 0.38g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.34g | 8% | |
| Protein | 11.76g | 137% | |
| Vitamin C | 2.3mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 0.7mg | 22% | |
| Calcium | 36.3mg | 21% | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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