CHICKEN THIGHS WITH OLIVES AND BASIL

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Make and share this Chicken thighs with olives and basil recipe from Food.com.

Provided by JustJanS

Categories     Chicken

Time 50m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon olive oil
8 chicken thighs (about 1.5kg/3lbs)
1 teaspoon salt, divided
fresh ground black pepper
1 medium onion, chopped
12 cloves garlic, peeled
2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary or 3/4 teaspoon dried rosemary
1/2 cup dry white wine
1/2 cup low sodium chicken broth or 1/2 cup homemade stock
1 (440 g) can tomatoes, chopped and including juice
1/3 cup pitted and halved black olives
1/3 cup chopped fresh basil

Steps:

  • Season the chicken with half the salt, and a good grinding of black pepper.
  • Heat the oil in a large, heavy based frying pan over moderately high heat.
  • Brown the chicken well on both sides, about 8 minutes in total; remove.
  • Reduce the heat to medium and and the onion and garlic; cook for about 5 minutes, until the onion starts to soften.
  • Add the rosemary and wine and bring to a simmer, scraping any brown bits from the bottom.
  • Boil for 1-2 minutes, until the wine is reduced by half.
  • Add the broth, tomatoes, olives the remaining salt and the chicken, skin side up, along with any juices.
  • Cover and simmer for about 25 minutes or until the chicken is just done.
  • Push the chicken to the side of the pan, crush the garlic with a fork and stir in the basil an another grinding of black pepper.
  • Reheat for a minute and serve.

Tadiwa Magara
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This recipe is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and the chicken is always juicy and flavorful. I usually serve it with rice or pasta.


Lisu Miha
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved the chicken and the sauce. I will definitely be making this again for future potlucks.


Rifat Hossin
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I made it with some leftover rotisserie chicken and it was delicious. The sauce is very flavorful and can be used with other types of meat or vegetables.


Shadab Sultan
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I'm not a big fan of chicken thighs, but I loved this recipe. The chicken was so moist and flavorful, and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Ot family tv
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This is one of my favorite chicken recipes. The chicken is always so tender and flavorful, and the sauce is incredible. I love serving it with mashed potatoes and green beans.


mngani phungula
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I love this recipe because it's so versatile. I've made it with different types of olives, different herbs, and even different types of meat. It always turns out great.


MD obayed Ullah
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This recipe is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and the chicken is always juicy and flavorful. I usually serve it with rice or pasta.


Kola Badmus
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved the chicken and the sauce. I will definitely be making this again for future potlucks.


Benita njideka
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I made it with some leftover rotisserie chicken and it was delicious. The sauce is very flavorful and can be used with other types of meat or vegetables.


Ed Mcnails
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I'm not a big fan of chicken thighs, but I loved this recipe. The chicken was so moist and flavorful, and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Gilbert Addico
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This is one of my favorite chicken recipes. The chicken is always so tender and flavorful, and the sauce is incredible. I love serving it with mashed potatoes and green beans.


TONY MAXWELL
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I love this recipe because it's so versatile. I've made it with different types of olives, different herbs, and even different types of meat. It always turns out great.


ABOUDHER NABTI
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This recipe is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and the chicken is always juicy and flavorful. I usually serve it with rice or pasta.


Md abdul kayium
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved the chicken and the sauce. I will definitely be making this again for future potlucks.


Gail Lane
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I made it with some leftover roasted chicken and it was delicious. The sauce is very versatile and can be used with other types of meat or vegetables.


Shirley Langford
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I'm not a huge fan of olives, but I loved this dish. The olives added a nice briny flavor that complemented the chicken and basil perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Kayla Compton
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This was my first time cooking chicken thighs and I was really impressed with how easy it was. The recipe was clear and concise, and the chicken turned out perfectly. I'll definitely be making this again.


Ribca Saber
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I've made this dish several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The chicken thighs are so juicy and tender, and the sauce is incredible. I love serving this with roasted vegetables and mashed potatoes.


Shahzad Anwar
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This recipe was a hit with my family! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the olives and basil added a delicious Mediterranean twist. I will definitely be making this again.


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