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Ferakh bel Tamatem

This is a quick and simple way of cooking chicken.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    serves 4

Ingredients

1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon sunflower or vegetable oil
4 boned chicken breast halves, with or without skin
Salt and pepper
4 cloves garlic, crushed
1 pound tomatoes, peeled and cut into small pieces
1–2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Heat the butter with the oil in a skillet. Put in the chicken breasts, season with salt and pepper, and brown them lightly on both sides.

    Step 2

    Add the garlic, tomatoes, sugar, and cinnamon. Cook for 15–20 minutes, or until the chicken is done but still juicy.

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