Description
This Greek Chicken Thighs with Olives and Lemon recipe is a flavorful and vibrant dish that combines tender chicken thighs with tangy olives and bright lemon flavors. It’s a perfect balance of savory and citrusy notes that will impress your guests or satisfy your family’s taste buds.
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Main Ingredients:
- 8 chicken thighs (skin on and bone-in)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper (or to taste)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 8 cloves garlic (peeled)
- 8 ounce pearl onions (peeled)
- 5 sprigs fresh thyme
- 2 lemons (cut in thirds)
- 1 cup kalamata olives (pitted)
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Season Chicken: Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper.
- Sear Chicken: Sear chicken in olive oil until golden brown.
- Cook Aromatics: Cook garlic, onions, thyme, and lemons until softened.
- Add Olives and Liquids: Stir in olives, white wine, and lemon juice.
- Bake Chicken: Return chicken to skillet, bake for 20 minutes until cooked through.
Notes
- Bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs are recommended for best flavor.
- Yellow onions can be used as a substitute for pearl onions.
- For a non-alcoholic option, use chicken broth and white wine vinegar.
- Let the chicken rest before serving to retain juices.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 thigh
- Calories: 390 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg