Don't Chicken Out Recipe
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Don't Chicken Out

By: hmay 
"This is my Mom's quick recipe for chicken smothered in a tangy tomato sauce. The sauce is delicious served over rice or mashed potatoes. Serve with green beans and garlic bread and it's a great weeknight meal!"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.2 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (17)

What to Drink?
Wine Types of Wine: Zinfandel
Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
40 Min
Ready In:
55 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 8 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 pounds chicken legs
  • 4 cups tomato sauce
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 tablespoon vinegar

Directions

  1. Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook the chicken in the hot oil until lightly browned on all sides.
  2. Whisk the tomato sauce, garlic, onion, bay leaves, cumin, oregano, and vinegar in a bowl; pour over the chicken. Bring the mixture to a simmer and continue cooking until the chicken is no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, about 30 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 260 | Total Fat: 14.7g | Cholesterol: 71mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 13, 2009 by Keri Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Very good! I had chicken leg quarters that I divided into legs and thighs for this recipe. I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 30, 2010 by MsMac1781   view full review
I used chicken breast and it turned out great!
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 13, 2011 by sinyuhkjing   view full review
Did it in the slow cooker. Ate with mashed potatoes. Browned chicken beforehand with cumin,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 31, 2010 by AEMAZA   view full review
Good basic recipe, but as others have said, it needs much more flavor. I added more vinegar,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 29, 2011 by redly Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Not quite sure what to say about this recipe. It did come out tangy but still bland. We added...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 4, 2011 by martini   view full review
We loved it! Easy & fast to prepare and easy & fast to eat -- my children devoured it so fast!
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 22, 2010 by shmu   view full review
this was amazing! i let it cook for a little longer, more like an hour, and i let the sauce...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 27, 2009 by jacko   view full review
A great recipe, my first real cooking experience. Easy to follow and tastes great! My...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 14, 2009 by Janet   view full review
Excellent! I also seasoned chicken with adobo, salt and pepper. I added onion and garlic to...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 27, 2011 by courtney   view full review
My husband and I really liked this! I browned the chicken in hot chicken broth to cut down on...

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