Description
A delicious Mediterranean chicken dish flavored with lemons and olives, cooked to perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon garlic paste, or minced garlic
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon Italian Seasoning
- salt and fresh ground black pepper, to taste
- 6 pieces skinless boneless chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
- 1 small yellow onion, finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small lemon, thinly sliced
- ¼ cup white wine
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup marinated olives
Instructions
- Combine garlic paste, oregano, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper in a large bowl; mix until thoroughly incorporated.
- Add the chicken thighs to the bowl and rub the paste into the chicken until evenly coated; set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large nonstick skillet or pan over medium heat.
- Remove previously prepared chicken thighs from the bowl and add them to the hot oil. Cook for 5 to 6 minutes, or until chicken begins to brown; turn them over and continue to cook for about 5 more minutes, or until browned.
- Remove chicken thighs from skillet and set aside.
- Add the onions and garlic to the pan; season with salt and cook for about 3 minutes, or until onions are soft. Stir frequently.
- Lower heat to medium and add the lemon slices and wine, stirring to loosen any browned bits stuck to the bottom; cook for 3 minutes.
- Add the chicken broth, return the thighs to the skillet, and bring to a boil; lower heat to a simmer and continue to cook for 5 minutes.
- Add the olives and continue simmering for 10 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let stand 5 to 7 minutes, or until most of the liquid is absorbed, but not all of it.
- Serve chicken and ladle olives and liquid over the chicken thighs.
Notes
- For an extra touch, garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
- This dish pairs well with rice or crusty bread.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 thigh with sauce
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 100mg