Oven-Baked Mediterranean Chicken

Posted on September 29, 2013

Olive Olives.

( I love Olives)

I also love food and it has recently come to my attention that my relationship with food is …..

complicated.

I’m torn between feeding my soul and eating for fuel.

This recipe, however, does both.

Oven-Baked Mediterranean Chicken

Ingredients:

• 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
• 1/2 cup Green olives
• 15 oz (1 can) diced tomatoes
• 6 garlic cloves
• 1/3 cup chicken broth
• 2 tbls capers
• 1 lemon
• 1/4 cup roughly chopped dried dates
• 1/4 chopped parsley
• 1 tsp oregano
• 1 tsp thyme
• salt/pepper
• fresh mint for garnishing

Directions

1.  In a pre-heated and pre-oiled pan, sear chicken on each sides for 2-3 minutes per side.
2. While the chicken thighs are browning, slice 1 lemon into 1/2 in. dials and arrange at the bottom of a foiled 9 x 15 pyrex baking dish.
3. Place chicken thighs on top of lemon slices
4. Pour chicken broth over the thighs and evenly distribute diced tomatoes, green onions, garlic, and dates in baking dish
5. Top off each chicken piece with remaining spices.
6. Cover with foil and bake at 375° for approximately 45 minutes.
7. Garnish with Mint leaves