Mediterranean One-Pot Garlic Chicken with Olives
85% authentic · Mediterranean
A flavorful twist on one-pot garlic chicken, incorporating briny olives, sun-dried tomatoes, and oregano for a taste of the Mediterranean.
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Ingredients
- Chicken thighs and drumsticks2.5 lbs
- Olive oil2 tbsp
- Garlic cloves, thinly sliced6 cloves
- Chicken broth1 cup
- Kalamata olives, pitted1/2 cup
- Sun-dried tomatoes, chopped1/4 cup
- Dried oregano1 tsp
- Lemon zest1 tsp
- Fresh oregano or parsley, chopped (for garnish)2 tbsp
- Saltto taste
- Black pepperto taste
Steps
- 1
Season chicken with salt and pepper.
- 2
Heat olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
- 3
Sear chicken pieces until golden brown on all sides. Remove and set aside.
- 4
Add sliced garlic to the skillet and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- 5
Add chicken broth, scraping up browned bits.
- 6
Stir in Kalamata olives, sun-dried tomatoes, dried oregano, and lemon zest.
- 7
Return chicken to the skillet, nestling it into the sauce.
- 8
Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook over medium-low heat for 30-40 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through.
- 9
Uncover and simmer for the last 5-10 minutes to reduce the sauce slightly.
- 10
Garnish with fresh oregano or parsley before serving.
