Easy Chicken & Rice Bake | Cooking With Kids Series | Ken's Greek Table

red wine

🥗Healthier: grape juice

💰Cheaper: white vinegar

Grape juice provides sweetness without alcohol.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil offers a similar flavor and is healthier.

bay leaves

🥗Healthier: thyme

💰Cheaper: oregano

Thyme adds a similar aroma and flavor profile.

cinnamon

🥗Healthier: allspice

💰Cheaper: nutmeg

Allspice provides warmth and depth.

Heat 1/4 cup Greek extra virgin olive oil in a frying pan until hot.

Add chicken pieces and brown them in the pan.

Season the chicken with salt and black pepper while browning.

Chop 1 red onion and add it to the pan with the chicken.

Crush garlic cloves and add them to the pan.

Add 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon and 2 cloves to the pan.

Stir in 2 teaspoons of tomato paste and mix well.

Add 1 1/2 cups of crushed tomatoes and stir to combine.

Pour in 4 cups of water and bring to a boil.

Add 2 cups of rice to the mixture and stir.

Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and bake in a preheated oven at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 30 to 45 minutes.

Crumble feta cheese over the top before serving.

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