Easy Mediterranean Chicken

Juicy chicken thighs baked with tomatoes, olives and capers. You’re going to love this easy Mediterranean chicken recipe for a simple family dinner.

Mediterranean chicken

Ingredients needed

  • Chicken. I used bone-in chicken thighs but boneless chicken can also be used. Cooking times will just need to be adjusted as de-boned chicken cooks faster.
  • Tomatoes. I used fresh cherry tomatoes but use any ripe tomatoes you have.
  • Olives. I used pitted Kalamata olives.
  • Capers.
  • Extra-virgin olive oil.
  • Fresh garlic cloves.
  • Salt and black pepper.
  • White wine. Chicken stock can be substituted.
  • Fresh basil.
Chicken in pan with tomatoes, olives and capers.

How to make Mediterranean Chicken

  1. Brown the chicken: Pat the chicken dry with paper towels then drizzle with a few teaspoons of olive oil. Season generously with salt and pepper. Place the chicken, skin-side down, in a large, oven-proof pan or skillet set over medium heat. Allow the chicken to brown for 10 minutes then remove from the pan. Add the garlic to the pan and cook for a few seconds then pour in the white wine.
  2. Bake: Add the browned chicken back to the pan then add the tomatoes, olives, capers and fresh basil. Place in a hot oven and allow to bake for 15-20 minutes until the chicken is cooked and the tomatoes are soft.
  3. Serve: Remove from the oven, scatter over fresh parsley or more basil and serve.

What to serve with Mediterranean chicken

This is a great one-pan recipe that is delicious served as is for an easy, simple meal. If you’d like to add side dishes, roasted potatoes, a simple salad or crusty bread will be delicious.

Mediterranean chicken in pan with tomatoes, capers and olives.

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Mediterranean chicken

Easy Mediterranean Chicken

Juicy chicken thighs baked with tomatoes, olives and capers. You’re going to love this easy Mediterranean chicken recipe for a simple family dinner.
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Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Keyword: Mediterranean chicken, Mediterranean chicken recipe, Mediterranean chicken thighs
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Calories: 402kcal
Author: Alida Ryder
Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 8 chicken thighs
  • 1-2 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 garlic cloves crushed
  • 1 cup white wine (substitute with chicken stock)
  • 400 g (14oz) cherry tomatoes
  • 100 g (3oz) pitted Kalamata Olives
  • 4 tbsp capers
  • handful fresh basil
  • salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 200°C/390°F.
  • Pat the chicken dry with paper towels then drizzle with a few teaspoons of olive oil.
  • Season generously with salt and pepper.
  • Place the chicken, skin-side down, in a large, oven-proof pan or skillet set over medium heat.
  • Allow the chicken to brown for 10 minutes then remove from the pan.
  • Add the garlic to the pan and cook for a few seconds then pour in the white wine.
  • Add the browned chicken back to the pan then add the tomatoes, olives, capers and fresh basil.
  • Place in a hot oven and allow to bake for 15-20 minutes until the chicken is cooked and the tomatoes are soft. 
  • Remove from the oven, scatter over fresh parsley or more basil and serve. 

Nutrition

Calories: 402kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 102mg | Sodium: 721mg | Potassium: 543mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 789IU | Vitamin C: 26mg | Calcium: 53mg | Iron: 2mg