- Chicken with purslane

Category: Mediterranean Diet, Cretan Recipe.

Serves: 4 to 6    
Preparation time: 1hr 30min  
Level: Easy

Ingredients:

• 1 kilo purslane
• 1 kilo small courgettes
• 1 chicken, chopped
• 2 potatoes, quartered
• 2-3 fresh tomatoes, finely chopped
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup red wine
• 1 cup ^eleon^ extra virgin olive oil  $
• Salt
• Pepper, freshly ground

 

Preparation:

1. Saute chicken and onion in olive oil until slightly brown. 
2. Extinguish with wine, add 2 cups water, cover and simmer for about 35 minutes. 
3. Add the potatoes, a little more water, if required, and continue boiling for 15 minutes with the lid on. 
4. Add courgettes, purslane, tomatoes, salt, pepper and toss the pot in order to mix well all vegetables with the chicken. 
5. Simmer for 25-30 minutes, until only the oil remains. 
6. Serve with  soft cheese or yogurt.

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