Cinnamon Chicken

Ingredients

• 600 gChicken breast
• 45 mlOlive oil
• 1 pcsOnion
• 800 gTomato
• 9 gGarlic
• 2 pcsCinnamon stick
• 15 gHoney
• 15 mlVinegar
• 5 gSalt
• 1.5 gPepper
• 400 gTortellini
• 40 gParmesan

Instructions

1. 1

   Preparation

   • Weigh and prepare the ingredients.
   • Halve or cut the chicken breasts into thick strips if needed, season with salt and pepper.
2. 2

   Make the sauce

   • Heat the olive oil in a medium saucepan.
   • Lightly brown the chicken in the hot oil but do not cook it through; remove and set aside.
   • Fry the onion in the remaining oil for 2–3 minutes until translucent.
   • Add garlic and (if using) chopped peach and fry briefly (about 1 minute).
   • Cut the canned tomatoes and add them to the pot.
   • Add cinnamon sticks, honey, vinegar and the browned chicken, stir to combine.
   • Cover and simmer on low–medium heat for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
   • Remove the lid and simmer for another ~15 minutes until the sauce thickens and the chicken is cooked.
3. 3

   Cook pasta

   • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente.
   • Drain the pasta and let it sit briefly.
4. 4

   Serve

   • Remove cinnamon sticks and cut the chicken into pieces if desired.
   • Place pasta on plates, spoon sauce and chicken over it.
   • Sprinkle with freshly grated Parmesan and serve immediately. Garlic bread is optional.