Greek Style Braised Chicken with String Beans: Kota me Fasolakia

chicken thighs

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: chicken drumsticks

Breast is leaner, while drumsticks are often less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a high smoke point, while canola is more budget-friendly.

red wine

🥗Healthier: grape juice

💰Cheaper: white vinegar

Grape juice adds sweetness, while vinegar provides acidity without the cost.

bay leaves

🥗Healthier: thyme

💰Cheaper: oregano

Thyme provides a similar flavor profile, while oregano is often more affordable.

Cut a whole chicken into large pieces.

Heat olive oil in a pot over medium heat.

Finely chop a large onion and add to the pot, cooking for 8-10 minutes until soft and golden.

Thinly slice garlic and add to the pot, cooking for 3-5 minutes until soft and golden.

Trim the ends off the string beans.

Add chicken pieces to the pot along with a teaspoon of salt, a teaspoon of sweet paprika, a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes, freshly cracked black pepper, a teaspoon of dried oregano, and the pureed tomatoes.

Mix everything and bring to a boil.

Reduce heat to medium, cover the pot, and cook for 40 minutes, stirring occasionally.

After 40 minutes, add the string beans and season with half a teaspoon of salt.

Cook the string beans for another 40 minutes, adding half a cup of water if needed.

Finely chop parsley and sprinkle on top before serving, optionally serve with feta cheese.

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