Known
as "chicken spaghetti". This relief recipe combines pasta and chicken
with a delicious broth and is often served with grated Halloumi cheese. Here's
how to do it:
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Ingredients
For
chicken broth:
• 1 whole chicken (about 1.5-2
kg) or 4-6 chicken thighs/drumsticks
• 2 large onions, half
• 2 carrots, about chopped
• 2 celery stems, about chopped
• 2-3 bay leaves
• salt and pepper to taste
• water (enough to cover the
chicken, about 2 liters)
For
pasta:
• 500 g spaghetti or bucatini
(long tubular pasta)
• 2-3 tablespoons of olive oil or
butter
• salt for boiling water
For
service:
• 200 g of grated Halloumi cheese
(or kefalotyri as an alternative)
• fresh black pepper
• Lemon wedges (optional)
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Instructions
Prepare
the chicken broth:
Place
chicken in a large saucepan and cover with water. Add onions, carrots, celery,
bay leaves, salt and pepper. Bring over medium high heat, removing each foam
formed. Reduce heat and simmer for about 1-1.5 hours, or until the chicken is
tender and easily removed. Remove chicken and drain the broth by rejecting
vegetables. Adjust the broth aside.
Cook
the pasta:
In a
large container, bring salted water to boiling. Add the pasta and cook to the
al dente, according to the packaging instructions. Place the pasta with olive
oil or butter to prevent the adhesive.
Remove
chicken:
Once
the chicken is cool enough to handle, cut the meat into pieces of bite size,
rejecting the skin and bones.
Assemble
the dish:
Definition
the chicken broth and adjust the spice if necessary. Serve the pasta in cups
with chicken chicken.
Garnish
and serve:
Sprinkle
generously with grated Halloumi cheese and freshly ground black pepper. Serve
immediately with a lemon wedge for additional tang if you want.
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Tips:
You
can add a touch of cinnamon to the broth for a traditional Cypriot twist. To
enhance the taste, toast the pasta slightly in the olive oil before boiling. Residues
can be stored in the refrigerator and re -establish with extra broth to
maintain moisture.
Enjoy
this rich and comforting Cypriot classic!