Braised Mediterranean Chicken Thighs

Tender chicken thighs slowly braised in a rich tomato sauce with Kalamata olives, artichoke hearts, and aromatic herbs, served with blanched green beans.

• Prep: 20 min
• Cook: 55 min
• Total: 1 hr 15 min
• Servings: 2
• Cuisine: Mediterranean
• Difficulty: Medium
• Cost: $7.74/serving

Dietary

• Gluten-Free
• Dairy-Free
• Nut-Free
• Soy-Free
• Egg-Free
• High-Protein

Tags

• comfort food
• healthy
• savory

Ingredients

• 1.5 pound chicken thighs (boneless, skinless)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 0.5 cup yellow onion (finely chopped)
• 3 clove garlic (minced)
• 14.5 ounce crushed tomatoes (no salt added)
• 0.5 cup chicken broth (low-sodium)
• 0.5 cup Kalamata olives (halved)
• 1 cup marinated artichoke hearts (drained, quartered)
• 1 tablespoon dried oregano
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.25 teaspoon kosher salt
• 8 ounce green beans (trimmed)
• 2 tablespoon fresh basil (chopped, for garnish)

Instructions

1. Pat chicken thighs dry. Season lightly with kosher salt and black pepper.
2. Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven or oven-safe pot over medium-high heat. Sear chicken thighs for 3-4 minutes per side until deeply golden brown. Remove chicken from pot and set aside.
3. Add chopped yellow onion to the pot and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened. Add minced garlic and sauté for another minute until fragrant.
4. Stir in crushed tomatoes, low-sodium chicken broth, Kalamata olives, marinated artichoke hearts, and dried oregano. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
5. Return the seared chicken thighs to the pot, nestling them into the sauce. Cover and simmer gently on low heat for 30 minutes, or until chicken is very tender. Alternatively, transfer to a preheated 350°F (175°C) oven and braise for 30-40 minutes.
6. While chicken braises, steam or blanch green beans until tender-crisp, about 5-7 minutes. Season with a tiny pinch of salt and pepper.
7. Serve braised Mediterranean chicken thighs hot, garnished with fresh basil if desired, alongside the blanched green beans.

Notes

You can prepare this dish a day in advance; the flavors often deepen overnight. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

Nutrition (per serving)

• Calories: 610
• Protein: 58 g
• Carbohydrates: 23.5 g
• Fat: 33.5 g
• Fiber: 7 g
• Sodium: 870 mg
• Saturated Fat: 8 g
• Sugar: 8 g
• Cholesterol: 240 mg