Serve this saucy artichoke-and-olive studded stew over barley.

Makes 4 servings

ACTIVE TIME: 45 minutes

TOTAL TIME: 1 1/4 hours

EASE OF PREPARATION: Easy

8 chicken thighs (about 2 pounds total), skin and fat removed
Salt & freshly ground pepper to taste
3 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
1 Spanish onion, cut in half lengthwise and thinly sliced
2 teaspoons sugar
2 large cloves garlic, very finely chopped
1/2 cup Kalamata olives (2 ounces), pitted if desired
3/4 cup dry white wine
1 1/2 teaspoons dried thyme
1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 14-ounce can artichoke hearts, drained, rinsed and sliced

1. Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper. Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a Dutch oven or a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken thighs and cook, turning occasionally with tongs, until well browned on all sides, about 8 minutes. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels and set aside.
2. Reduce heat to low and add the remaining 2 teaspoons oil. Add onions and sugar; cook, stirring, until the onions are soft and deep golden, about 10 minutes. Add garlic and olives and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Stir in wine and thyme; cook until wine has nearly evaporated, about 5 minutes.
3. Add broth, artichoke hearts and the browned chicken and return to a simmer. Cover and simmer over low heat until the chicken is tender and no longer pink inside, about 30 minutes.
4. With tongs, transfer the chicken to a platter and keep warm. Increase the heat to high and boil the sauce, uncovered, until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes. Taste and adjust seasonings with salt and pepper. Spoon the sauce over the chicken and serve.

NUTRITION INFORMATION: Per serving: 421 calories; 20 g fat (5 g sat, 10 g mono); 116 mg cholesterol; 15 g carbohydrate; 36 g protein; 4 g fiber; 687 mg sodium; 336 mg potassium.
Nutrition bonus: Selenium (32% daily value), Zinc (22% dv), Vitamin C (19% dv).
1 Carbohydrate Serving