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.

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.

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.

• Crispy salt and pepper smashed potatoes
• Easy focaccia bread
• Cucumber, tomato and red onion salad

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3. Easy baked lemon chicken and rice