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    CHICKEN FROM KYTHIRA WITH VERMICELLI, TOMATOE SAUCE AND ISLAND HERBS

    CHICKEN FROM KYTHIRA WITH VERMICELLI, TOMATOE SAUCE AND ISLAND HERBS

    Ingredients

    • 1 chicken chopped into portions
    • 1 package vermicelli MISKO
    • 1/4 cup olive oil ALTIS / SOLON / ELANTHI
    • 1 chopped onion
    • 2 cloves garlic
    • 2 chopped stalks celery
    • 1 rosemary leaf
    • 1 thyme twig
    • 1 bay leaf
    • 1/2 cup red wine
    • 1/4 cup balsamic cream with fig «KALAMATA PAPADIMITRIOU»
    • 2 packages peeled tomatoes
    • salt– pepper
    • grated feta cheese «ΔΙΒΑΝΗ»  

    Directions

    In a saucepan, heat half of the olive oil ALTIS evenly and turn brown the chicken pieces from all sides for 5΄-6΄. 
    At the same time heat the remaining olive in a frying pan oil and sauté the chopped vegetables with thyme and rosemary for 5΄-6΄, stirring regularly to avoid turning brown.
    Pour the chicken with the wine and the balsamic cream with fig KALAMATA PAPADIMITRIOU and let the alcohol evaporate for 1΄-2΄. Then add the sautéed vegetables, tomatoes and some water.
    Salt and pepper, cover the pot and simmer for approximately 45´ until the chicken softens. Remove the chicken pieces and let them cool slightly. Boned the lean and finely chop with a knife or with fingers. Remove the herbs and purée the sauce and the vegetables with a blender.
    Taste the salt and the pepper. Place the chopped chicken to the sauce again and simmer over low heat for 5´. Boil the vermicelli in salted water. Drain and drizzle with some olive oil. Place the pasta in a serving dish, sprinkle along with feta cheese «ΔΙΒΑΝΗ» and add the chicken sauce.

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