Braised Chicken Thighs with Olives and Basil Recipe

Name: Braised Chicken Thighs with Olives and Basil
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 8 chicken thighs (about 3 pounds in all); 1 teaspoon salt; Fresh-ground black pepper; 1 onion, chopped; 12 cloves garlic, peeled; 2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary, or 3/4 teaspoon dried rosemary; 1/2 cup dry white wine; 1/2 cup canned low-sodium chicken broth or homemade stock; 1 cup canned crushed tomatoes in thick puree; 1/3 cup halved and pitted black olives; 1/3 cup chopped fresh basil

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon olive oil
8 chicken thighs (about 3 pounds in all)
1 teaspoon salt
Fresh-ground black pepper
1 onion, chopped
12 cloves garlic, peeled
2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary, or 3/4 teaspoon dried rosemary
1/2 cup dry white wine
1/2 cup canned low-sodium chicken broth or homemade stock
1 cup canned crushed tomatoes in thick puree
1/3 cup halved and pitted black olives
1/3 cup chopped fresh basil

1
In a large deep frying pan, heat the oil over moderately high heat.
2
Season the chicken with 1/2 teaspoon of the salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
3
Put the chicken in the pan and brown well on both sides, about 8 minutes in all.
4
Remove.
5
Pour off all but 1 tablespoon of the fat.
6
Reduce the heat to moderately low.
7
Add the onion and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion starts to soften, about 5 minutes.
8
Add the rosemary and wine.
9
Bring to a simmer, scraping the bottom of the pan to dislodge any brown bits.
10
Boil until the wine is reduced to approximately 1/4 cup, 1 to 2 minutes.
11
Add the broth, tomatoes, olives, the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, and the chicken, skin-side up, with any accumulated juices.
12
Cover and simmer until the chicken is just done, 20 to 25 minutes.
13
Push the chicken to the side of the pan and then mash the garlic cloves with a fork.
14
Stir in 1/8 teaspoon pepper and the basil, bring just to a simmer, and serve.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon olive oil, 8 chicken thighs (about 3 pounds in all), 1 teaspoon salt, Fresh-ground black pepper, and more.

Yes, Braised Chicken Thighs with Olives and Basil falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Braised Chicken Thighs with Olives and Basil

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