Mediterranean Sweet and Sour Chicken Recipe

Name: Mediterranean Sweet and Sour Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tsp. olive oil; 8 small chicken thighs; 1/4 tsp. salt; 2 clove garlic; 1/2 c. chicken broth; 1/4 c. red wine vinegar; 2 tsp. cornstarch; 2 tsp. brown sugar; 3/4 c. Mission figlets; 1/4 c. pimiento-stuffed olives; 5 oz. baby spinach or arugula

Servings: persons

2 tsp. olive oil
8 small chicken thighs
1/4 tsp. salt
2 clove garlic
1/2 c. chicken broth
1/4 c. red wine vinegar
2 tsp. cornstarch
2 tsp. brown sugar
3/4 c. Mission figlets
1/4 c. pimiento-stuffed olives
5 oz. baby spinach or arugula

1
In nonstick 12-inch skillet, warm oil over medium-high heat until very hot.
2
Add chicken and sprinkle with salt; cook, turning once, until chicken is browned and juices run clear when thickest part of thigh is pierced with tip of knife, about 8 to 10 minutes per side.
3
Transfer chicken to plate.
4
Add garlic to skillet and cook, stirring, 30 seconds.
5
Meanwhile, in cup, mix broth, vinegar, cornstarch and sugar with whisk or fork.
6
Add broth mixture to skillet, bring to a boil and let it bubble, stirring, until browned bits are loosened from bottom of skillet and sauce has thickened slightly, about 1 minute.
7
Stir in figlets and olives; return chicken with any juices to skillet and heat through.
8
Arrange spinach or arugula on 4 plates.
9
Spoon chicken mixture on top.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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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: 2 tsp. olive oil, 8 small chicken thighs, 1/4 tsp. salt, 2 clove garlic, and more.

Yes, Mediterranean Sweet and Sour Chicken 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.

Mediterranean Sweet and Sour Chicken

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