Sunday, December 29, 2024

Greek Chicken Giouvetsi


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Giouvetsi (translated as 'little barley') or youvetsi is a Greek dish made with veal / beef, lamb or chicken and pasta, either kritharaki or hilopites. This flavour-packed one-pan chicken dish in a rich tomato-based sauce is the ultimate Greek comfort food! Traditionally giouvetsi is served with a hard white goat cheese called kefalotiri. Use Parmesan or Feta instead if you like. To make this stew with lamb or beef, you might need to spice it up a bit with cinnamon, paprika, chilli, and more allspice. Replace some of the stock with red wine for a richer flavour.

 
  • 4 Bone in skin on chicken legs
  • 2 tbsp Chicken schmaltz
  • 1 Large onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 Garlic cloves, chopped
  • 300 g Kritharaki
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  • 2 Bay leaves
  • A few sprigs of fresh oregano (or 1 tsp dried oregano)
  • 1/4 tsp Allspice (or to taste)
  • 700 ml Hot chicken stock
  • 250 g Passata
  • Sea salt and freshly milled black pepper
  • Kefalotyri (or Parmesan), to serve
  1. Preheat the oven to 190C/375F. Heat the chicken schmaltz in a large skillet. Brown the chicken legs for about 6-8 minutes on each side. Remove the chicken onto a plate and set aside.
  2. Add the onion to the skillet and stir for a few minutes until they are softened. Add in chopped garlic and sautee for a couple of minutes. Then add the Kritharaki or orzo, bay leaves, oregano, allspice and stir for a few minutes to toast the pasta.
  3. Add the hot chicken stock and passata and bring to a boil while stirring. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
  4. Transfer to an oven-proof baking dish and top with chicken legs. Bake in the middle of hot oven for 45-50 minutes until most of the liquid has been absorbed and the top is golden brown.
  5. Serve hot with grated kefalotyri or Parmesan and extra oregano or parsley if desired.

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27 comments:

  1. DEZMOND29/12/24 13:09

    We have dyuvetch here as well but for us it is rice with tomato, red pepper and onions and paprika.

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  2. Tom29/12/24 13:23

    ...dyuvetch is new to me. Thanks Angie for the introduction.

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  3. David M. Gascoigne,29/12/24 13:32

    Looks so good I can almost taste it.

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  4. My name is Erika.29/12/24 14:48

    This is another delicious looking dish. Perfect food for a cold winter dinner.

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  5. Anonymous29/12/24 15:10

    Yummy -Christine cmlk79.blogspot.com

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  6. ellie29/12/24 15:43

    Oh, so great! Looks like a great cozy winter dinner!

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  7. Caitlin'nMegan29/12/24 15:44

    Beautiful dinner! & if there are any leftovers (doubtful) They would be just as great!

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  8. eileeninmd29/12/24 15:50

    Another delicious recipe, thanks Angie!
    Take care and enjoy these last few days of 2024.
    I wish you all the best in 2025, Happy New Year!

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  9. thepaintedapron.com29/12/24 15:52

    Perfect pasta dinner Angie!
    Jenna

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  10. Anonymous29/12/24 15:52

    Yum.
    www.rsrue.blogspot.com

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  11. Królowa Karo29/12/24 20:03

    Looks like something delicious :)

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  12. roentare29/12/24 21:30

    This must be very special tasting

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  13. David29/12/24 21:31

    Hi Angie, That is a great looking meal! Chicken would be my choice too... I have never understood cinnamon in savory dishes. Must be an acquired taste. Have a Happy and Healthy 2025! Take Care, Big Daddy Dave

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  14. Cooking Julia29/12/24 22:00

    I didn't know this Greek dish but I guess it must be good.

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  15. Citu29/12/24 23:44

    Se ve muy rico. Tomó nota. Te mando un beso.

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  16. Brian's Home Blog29/12/24 23:58

    All those ingredients sure sound great with that chicken!

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  17. Balvinder30/12/24 01:41

    This dish would be lovely on a rainy night. I am going to try this with rice.

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  18. sherry30/12/24 03:25

    i love bone-in chicken but hubby hates it so i use boneless thighs most often. This sounds tasty! Happy new year Angie! x

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  19. Pattie @ Olla-Podrida30/12/24 05:11

    This is new to me, but it looks delicious and quite doable. Thanks for the education.

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  20. Anonymous30/12/24 05:34

    Another interesting chicken dish. Thank you for sharing.
    Tandy | Lavender and Lime https://tandysinclair.com

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  21. Margaret D30/12/24 06:11

    That does look good.
    Happy New Year and,
    May your heart be light, your days be bright, and your year be just right

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  22. David M. Gascoigne,30/12/24 12:46

    You do have a way of introducing me to terms and ingredients I did not know before. This dish looks terrific.

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  23. Bill30/12/24 20:19

    Looks like a very good and tasty meal.

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  24. Anonymous31/12/24 05:26

    What a flavorful and comforting dish, Angie! I look forward to trying this when it cools off! David (C&L)

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  25. Carol @Comfort Spring Station31/12/24 07:42

    There's lots of tempting flavors in the dish. Yum! Happy New Year!

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  26. tigerfish7/1/25 02:52

    As long as it's rich tomato-based, I love it!

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  27. Raymund | angsarap.net10/1/25 00:13

    This Giouvetsi sounds like the ultimate comfort food—perfect for cozy evenings! The combination of tender chicken with kritharaki soaked in that rich tomato and chicken stock sauce is such a satisfying dish. I bet it's one of those meals that becomes even better the next day.

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