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4. Dutch Oven Mediterranean Chicken Thighs Recipe 1

Dutch Oven Mediterranean Chicken Thighs Recipe

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Slow-cooked masterpiece is made with juicy chicken thighs and a variety of fragrant Mediterranean ingredients.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8 Servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 409
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 8 Bone In Chicken Thighs
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 tbsp dried oregano
  • 1 tbsp dried basil
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 cup pitted kalamata olives
  • 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 14 oz can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth

Equipment

  • Dutch oven or other oven-safe pot with a lid
  • small mixing bowl
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Garlic press (optional)
  • Oven

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F.
  2. In a small mixing bowl, combine the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and black pepper.
  3. Arrange the In Chicken Thighs in a Dutch oven or other oven-safe pot with a lid.
  4. Pour the olive oil mixture over the chicken, and use your hands to coat each piece evenly.
  5. Add the pitted kalamata olives, diced tomatoes, and chicken broth to the pot, spreading them out evenly.
  6. Cover the Dutch oven with a lid and bake the chicken in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F.
  7. Remove the chicken from the oven and sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese on top of each chicken breast.
  8. Return the dish to the oven and bake for an additional 5 minutes or until the cheese has melted.
  9. Remove from the oven and sprinkle chopped parsley over the chicken before serving.

Notes

Tips and Tricks

You can use bone-in chicken thighs if you prefer.
Use a garlic press to easily mince garlic cloves.
To save time, you can use pre-minced garlic from the store.
You can add chopped fresh tomatoes or bell peppers to the dish for more vegetables.