Minoan Special
A Spicy Chicken Dish Inspired by Crete
The Minoan Special is a house dish of chicken breast cooked in a spiced tomato sauce. It sits between a stew and a pan dish – saucy, warming and a little hot.
Minoan Special in Hersonissos, Crete
Spicy chicken, Cretan character
What is Minoan Special?
The Minoan Special is a house dish of chicken breast cooked in a spiced tomato sauce. It sits between a stew and a pan dish – saucy, warming and a little hot.
It is a good choice for guests who want a Greek chicken dish with more spice and depth than a plain grilled fillet.
The Sirtaki Minoan Special
What is served on the plate
At Sirtaki Tavern in Analipsi, the Minoan Special is spicy chicken breast chunks pan-fried in tomato sauce with fresh peppers, onions, herbs and wine, served with hand-cut chips.
18€ · served at Sirtaki Tavern, Analipsi – Hersonissos, Crete.
Inspired by Cretan Mythology
A Sirtaki Greek specialty
The name is a nod to Crete’s Minoan past – inspired by Cretan mythology, as we like to put it. The dish itself is simply a spiced Greek chicken, cooked the way a family kitchen would make it.
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