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A cast iron skillet filled with golden brown chicken thighs, caramelized onions, and a mix of green and Kalamata olives, seasoned with herbs.

20-Ingredient Chicken Thigh Recipes (No Fuss)

This recipe offers a flavorful and easy way to prepare chicken thighs with simple ingredients. It's perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Resting Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 723
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 8 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
  • to taste Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
For the Braise
  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 12 garlic cloves
  • 2 large yellow onions thinly sliced (about 4 cups)
  • 1 lemon thinly sliced, seeds discarded
  • 2 tablespoons fresh oregano leaves plus more for garnish
  • 1 cup mixed Greek olives
  • 1 lemon juiced

Equipment

  • Ovenproof pan or Dutch oven

Method
 

  1. Remove the chicken from the fridge 20 minutes before cooking.
  2. Preheat your oven to 350 F.
  3. Season the chicken on both sides with salt and pepper.
  4. In a large ovenproof pan or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
  5. Add the chicken, skin-side down, and sear until golden brown, 5 to 6 minutes. Add the garlic cloves and flip the thighs. Cook until the garlic is fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes.
  6. Remove the chicken and garlic from the pan and set aside.
  7. Add the onions, lemon slices, and oregano to the pan. Season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring often, until the onions have wilted, 6 to 8 minutes.
  8. Nestle the chicken thighs skin-side up in the onion mixture. Add the garlic and olives.
  9. Pour the lemon juice over the chicken and transfer the pan to the oven.
  10. Bake for 40 to 50 minutes.
  11. Scatter fresh oregano leaves over the top before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 723kcalCarbohydrates: 18.6gProtein: 44.8gFat: 52.2gSaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 252.2mgSodium: 1040.6mgFiber: 4.2gSugar: 5.7g

Notes

This recipe is designed for ease and flavor, making it a great option for any home cook.

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