Greek-style chicken with pasta
Description
The recipe won't take much time. This quick and very easy way of preparing common ingredients—chicken and pasta—will introduce you to a whole new taste of familiar components. The pasta absorbs the flavors of chicken, spices, and tomatoes, becoming incredibly delicious. Another advantage of this dish is that it's cooked in a single pot, so you won't need to wash an extra saucepan, colander, etc. Want to find out? Serve hot.
Instructions
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Step 1
First, let's prepare the chicken meat. Thoroughly clean, wash, and dry it. Lightly salt the drumsticks on the side not covered with skin.
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Step 2
Heat a pan with butter and olive oil, then place the chicken thighs skin-side down on the pan.
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Step 3
Sear over medium heat until a nice golden crust forms, then flip.
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Step 4
Remove the fried chicken from the pan. Then, using the remaining fat from frying the meat, sauté the risoni pasta until it turns slightly brown. Don't forget to stir!
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Step 5
Add the finely chopped onion, mix and sauté for 2-3 minutes. Then add the minced garlic and sauté for another 1.5 minutes.
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Step 6
Add tomatoes, salt, pepper, and basil to hot water or broth. If you have whole tomatoes in their own juice, chop them into small pieces. Mix well.
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Step 7
Place the fried chicken pieces on the pasta.
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Step 8
And pour in the mixture of broth and tomatoes.
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Step 9
Over medium heat, bring to a vigorous boil, then reduce the heat to the lowest setting and cover the skillet with a lid. Cook until all the liquid is absorbed and the chicken and pasta are fully cooked.
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Step 10
Cook the dish under the lid for about 15-20 minutes. Then remove from heat and let it stand for another 5 minutes. Sprinkle with fresh herbs and serve.