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A cast iron skillet filled with 20-ingredient chicken thighs, olives, lemon slices, and onions.

Braised Chicken Thighs with Garlic, Lemon, and Greek Olives

This recipe for braised chicken thighs is easy to follow and results in a flavorful, tender meal. The combination of garlic, lemon, and olives creates a delicious Mediterranean-inspired dish.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Resting Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 723
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken Thighs
  • 8 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Aromatics and Flavor
  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 12 garlic cloves
  • 2 large yellow onions thinly sliced (about 4 cups)
  • 1 lemon thinly sliced, seeds discarded
  • 2 tablespoons fresh oregano leaves plus more for garnish
  • 1 cup mixed Greek olives
  • 1 lemon juiced

Equipment

  • Ovenproof pan or Dutch oven

Method
 

  1. Remove the chicken from the refrigerator 20 minutes before cooking.
  2. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  3. Season the chicken thighs on both sides with salt and pepper.
  4. Heat the olive oil in a large ovenproof pan or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the chicken thighs, skin-side down, and sear until golden brown, about 5 to 6 minutes.
  5. Add the garlic cloves to the pan and flip the chicken thighs. Cook until the garlic is fragrant and lightly browned, about 2 to 3 minutes.
  6. Remove the chicken and garlic from the pan and set them aside.
  7. Add the sliced onions, lemon slices, and oregano to the hot pan. Season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring often, until the onions have wilted and loosened any browned bits from the bottom of the pan, about 6 to 8 minutes.
  8. Nestle the chicken thighs, skin-side up, into the onion mixture. Add the garlic and olives back to the pan.
  9. Pour the lemon juice over the chicken. Transfer the pan to the preheated oven.
  10. Bake for 40 to 50 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
  11. Scatter fresh oregano leaves over the top before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 723kcalCarbohydrates: 18.6gProtein: 44.8gFat: 52.2gSaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 252.2mgSodium: 1040.6mgFiber: 4.2gSugar: 5.7g

Notes

This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated. It pairs well with rice, couscous, or a simple green salad.

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