Braised Chicken with Tomatoes and Olives Recipe

Name: Braised Chicken with Tomatoes and Olives
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 chicken thighs with skin and bones (2 1/2 lb); 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 medium onion, finely chopped; 2 large garlic cloves, minced; 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme; 1 (14- to 15-oz) can crushed tomatoes in puree; 1/2 cup Kalamata or other brine-cured black olives, pitted and quartered lengthwise; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; Garnish: fresh thyme leaves; Accompaniment: spaghettini with garlic and lemon

Servings: persons

8 chicken thighs with skin and bones (2 1/2 lb)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 large garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
1 (14- to 15-oz) can crushed tomatoes in puree
1/2 cup Kalamata or other brine-cured black olives, pitted and quartered lengthwise
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Garnish: fresh thyme leaves
Accompaniment: spaghettini with garlic and lemon

1
Pat chicken dry and season with salt and pepper.
2
Heat oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then brown chicken in 2 batches, about 8 minutes, transferring as browned to a plate.
3
Pour off all but 1 tablespoon fat from skillet.
4
Add onion, garlic, and thyme to fat remaining in skillet and cook over moderately low heat, stirring, until softened, about 3 minutes.
5
Stir in tomatoes, olives, salt, and pepper and return chicken to skillet.
6
Simmer, covered, turning chicken occasionally, until chicken is cooked through, about 25 minutes.

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 chicken thighs with skin and bones (2 1/2 lb), 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 medium onion, finely chopped, 2 large garlic cloves, minced, and more.

Yes, Braised Chicken with Tomatoes and Olives 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 with Tomatoes and Olives

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