BRAISED CHICKEN WITH TOMATOES AND OLIVES

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Categories     Chicken     Olive     Tomato     Braise     Dinner     Winter     Simmer     Gourmet     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

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 purée
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

Steps:

  • Pat chicken dry and season with salt and pepper. 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.
  • Pour off all but 1 tablespoon fat from skillet. Add onion, garlic, and thyme to fat remaining in skillet and cook over moderately low heat, stirring, until softened, about 3 minutes. Stir in tomatoes, olives, salt, and pepper and return chicken to skillet. Simmer, covered, turning chicken occasionally, until chicken is cooked through, about 25 minutes.

Me Imam Hossein
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I'm not a big fan of chicken, but this recipe changed my mind. The chicken was so flavorful and juicy. I will definitely be making this again.


Mohammad shan
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I made this recipe for a dinner party and it was a huge success. The chicken was so tender and the sauce was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


Nasro Amazone
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This dish is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make and it's always a hit with my family.


Cugg Ufcgyu
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I'm always looking for new chicken recipes and this one definitely caught my eye. I love the combination of flavors and the chicken was cooked to perfection.


Nobody Never
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the chicken and the sauce and they even ate the tomatoes and olives.


Ben Davis
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I've never been a fan of olives, but I decided to try this recipe anyway. I'm so glad I did! The olives added a nice briny flavor to the dish and I really enjoyed it.


Jacob Draws
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a hit. Everyone loved it!


Jacklyn Eimany
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I had some roasted chicken that I needed to use up and this recipe was perfect. The chicken was reheated in the sauce and it was just as good as when it was first roasted.


Kylie Madine
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I was a bit skeptical about the combination of chicken, tomatoes, and olives, but I was pleasantly surprised. The flavors worked really well together and the chicken was cooked perfectly.


Umer Qureshi
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This dish was easy to make and absolutely delicious. I will definitely be making it again.


Mehki Worthington
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I've made this recipe a few times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The chicken is always moist and juicy, and the sauce is packed with flavor.


Anita Hernandez
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This braised chicken recipe is a winner! The chicken was fall-off-the-bone tender and the sauce was incredibly flavorful. I served it over mashed potatoes and it was a hit with my family.