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    Home » Recipes » Mains & Sides

    Nov 5, 2018 · Modified: Nov 24, 2022 by Harriet

    Mediterranean Chicken Thighs With Olives

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    Are you looking for an easy one dish meal for dinner? Try this Mediterranean chicken thighs with olives recipe.

    Tender, juicy pieces of boneless skinless chicken thighs and chorizo sausage are cooked together, with an assortment vegetables and herbs to create a thick and chunky sauce.

    Perfect for casual relaxed eating. Enjoy this dish with a bowl and a spoon.

    Easy skillet cooked, boneless, skinless chicken thigh fillets with olives.
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    How to Make

    Spicy chorizo sausage is pan fried with diced onion and garlic until golden and fragrant. Followed by a generous helping of capsicum and mushrooms, all sautéed until soft. 

    A thick sauce is then created, by combining canned tomatoes, sun-dried tomatoes, white wine, and a selection of dried herbs. 

    Bite size pieces of skinless chicken thigh fillets are simmered in the sauce until soft and tender, then garnished with slices of juicy black olives.

    Mediterranean chicken thighs with olives. Cooked on the stove in a skillet, this is an easy dinner recipe.
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    Boneless, skinless, chicken thigh fillets cooked with olives and tomatoes.

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    Chicken thighs in tomato sauce on rice in a bowl.

    Mediterranean Chicken Thighs With Olives

    A one pan Mediterranean chicken thighs with olives that’s cooked on the stove. Packed with healthy vegetables this is a simple all in one meal.
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    Prep Time : 20 mins
    Cook Time : 50 mins
    Total Time : 1 hr 15 mins
    Cuisine: : Mediterranean
    Course : Mains
    Servings : 6 people
    Calories : 359 : kcal
    Author : Harriet

    INGREDIENTS

    • 2 tablespoons olive oil
    • 80 grams chorizo sausage skin removed and diced
    • 260 grams onions - diced
    • 2 cloves garlic crushed and chopped
    • 400 grams red capsicum seeds removed and diced
    • 400 grams mushrooms Washed and sliced
    • 30 grams semi sun-dried tomatoes drained and chopped
    • 400 grams can diced tomato
    • ¼ cup white wine
    • 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
    • 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves
    • 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
    • Freshly ground black pepper
    • 1 kg chicken thigh fillets boneless and skin and fat removed. Cut into bite size pieces, lightly seasoned with salt
    • 40 grams sliced black olives
    • Salt for seasoning
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    INSTRUCTIONS

    • Heat the oil in a large heavy fry pan, add the chorizo sausage meat and fry for 1- 2 minutes, while breaking it into small pieces.
    • Add the onion, fry on a medium to low heat, stirring frequently, until the onions soften and turn a light golden colour, add the garlic and fry, stirring frequently for 1 – 2 minutes more.
    • Add the capsicums and mushrooms, fry while stirring for about 5 minutes or until the capsicum softens, add the sundried tomatoes, canned tomatoes, wine, dried herbs, season with salt and pepper and add the chicken pieces. Stir and bring to the boil.
    • Cover with a lid, turn down the heat and simmer for 30 – 40 minutes, or until the chicken is tender and the sauce has thickened.
    • Adjust the seasoning, add the olives and stir through.
    • Serve with steamed rice or pasta.
    Nutrition Facts
    Mediterranean Chicken Thighs With Olives
    Serving Size
     
    1 serving
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    359
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    15
    g
    23
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    4
    g
    25
    %
    Cholesterol
     
    168
    mg
    56
    %
    Sodium
     
    565
    mg
    25
    %
    Potassium
     
    1128
    mg
    32
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    17
    g
    6
    %
    Fiber
     
    5
    g
    21
    %
    Sugar
     
    10
    g
    11
    %
    Protein
     
    38
    g
    76
    %
    Vitamin A
     
    2342
    IU
    47
    %
    Vitamin C
     
    101
    mg
    122
    %
    Calcium
     
    78
    mg
    8
    %
    Iron
     
    4
    mg
    22
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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