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Mediterranean Chicken Thighs with Olives and Tomatoes Recipe

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A rustic one-pan Mediterranean dish featuring juicy chicken thighs simmered with olives, cherry tomatoes, garlic, lemon, and herbs. It’s flavorful, vibrant, and easy to make—perfect for a cozy dinner or meal prep.

Ingredients

  • 4–6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes
  • 1 cup Kalamata olives, pitted
  • 1 red onion, sliced
  • 1 tbsp fresh rosemary or thyme (or 1 tsp dried)
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste
  • Crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

  1. Season the chicken thighs generously with salt and black pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken thighs skin-side down for 5–7 minutes until golden, then flip and cook for another 2–3 minutes. Remove and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, sauté red onion and garlic until soft and fragrant.
  4. Add cherry tomatoes, olives, herbs, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Stir to combine.
  5. Return the chicken to the skillet, nestling it into the tomato-olive mixture.
  6. Lower the heat, cover, and simmer for 25–30 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and tomatoes have softened into a sauce.
  7. Uncover and simmer a few more minutes to reduce the sauce slightly.
  8. Serve hot, spooning the tomato-olive mixture over the chicken.

Notes

  • Marinate the chicken in lemon, garlic, and herbs ahead of time for deeper flavor.
  • Swap in drumsticks or boneless thighs—adjust cooking time accordingly.
  • Add artichoke hearts or spinach for extra veggies.
  • To make it spicy, include chili flakes or fresh sliced chili.
  • Can be finished in the oven after searing for a slightly different texture.

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