Chicken Pilaf Atzem (Epirus Style)

Directions

1. 1

   Karen Mintzias 1 Frying chicken (2-1/2 lbs)* 4 tb Butter or vegetable oil 1 lg Onion

2. 2

   diced Salt & freshly ground pepper 1 Cinnamon stick (optional) 1/2 c Tomato sauce 1 1/2 c Raw long-grain white rice *Note: To make Lamb Pila

3. 3

   lean lamb chunks for the chicken

4. 4

   Wash, dry and cut the chicken into serving pieces

5. 5

   In an attractive cooking-serving casserole, heat the butter, and saute the chicken and the onion, turning the chicken pieces constantly

6. 6

   Sprinkle with salt and pepper, then add cinnamon stick, tomato sauce, and enough water to almost cover the meat

7. 7

   Cover and simmer on top of the stove or bake in a moderate oven (350 F) for 40 minutes

8. 8

   Pour out the liquid, measure, and if necessary add enough water to make 3 cups