How To Make Braised Chicken with Olives and Tomatoes
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Serves:
Ingredients
- 4 chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1/2 cup pitted olives
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
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Season the chicken thighs with salt and pepper.
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In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chicken thighs and cook until browned on both sides. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
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In the same skillet, add the diced onion and minced garlic. Cook until the onion becomes translucent.
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Add the cherry tomatoes, olives, chicken broth, dried thyme, and dried oregano to the skillet. Stir well to combine.
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Return the chicken thighs to the skillet, nestling them into the tomato mixture. Cover the skillet and simmer for 45 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
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Serve the braised chicken thighs with olives and tomatoes over cooked rice or mashed potatoes.
Nutrition
- Calories : 312kcal
- Total Fat : 16g
- Saturated Fat : 3g
- Cholesterol : 108mg
- Sodium : 624mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 14g
- Dietary Fiber : 3g
- Sugar : 6g
- Protein : 29g
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