Garlic Chicken Thighs with Olives & Potatoes

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Bright-green Castelvetrano olives hail from Sicily and have a buttery flavor and meaty texture that pair perfectly with the Italian seasoning and salty capers in this one-skillet chicken dinner. Look for them on your supermarket olive bar or in jars with Italian ingredients.

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Prep Time:
25 mins
Additional Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings
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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic

  • ¾ teaspoon salt, divided

  • 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided

  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

  • ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper

  • 4 bone-in chicken thighs (about 2 pounds), skin removed

  • 1 pound yellow potatoes, diced

  • 4 medium carrots, diced

  • 2 cups grape tomatoes, halved

  • ½ cup dry white wine

  • ¼ cup Castelvetrano olives, quartered

  • 1 tablespoon capers, rinsed

  • Chopped fresh parsley for garnish

Directions

  1. Mash garlic with 1/4 teaspoon salt with a fork to form a paste. Transfer to a small bowl and stir in 1 tablespoon oil, Italian seasoning and crushed red pepper.

  2. Sprinkle chicken with 1/4 teaspoon salt. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until browned on both sides, 6 to 8 minutes total. Transfer the chicken to a plate and top with the garlic mixture.

  3. Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons oil in the pan over medium heat. Add potatoes and carrots and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt; cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables begin to brown and stick to the pan, 6 to 8 minutes. Add tomatoes, wine, olives and capers; cook, stirring and scraping up any browned bits, for 1 minute. Nestle the chicken into the pan, cover and cook until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the thickest part without touching the bone registers 165 degrees F, 10 to 15 minutes. Serve garnished with parsley, if desired.

Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, January/February 2019; updated September 2022

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

511 Calories
27g Fat
35g Carbs
30g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Serving Size 1 chicken thigh & 1 cup vegetables
Calories 511
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 35g 13%
Dietary Fiber 5g 18%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 30g 60%
Total Fat 27g 35%
Saturated Fat 5g 24%
Cholesterol 92mg 31%
Vitamin A 10852IU 217%
Vitamin C 20mg 22%
Folate 36mcg 9%
Sodium 690mg 30%
Calcium 68mg 5%
Iron 3mg 17%
Magnesium 60mg 14%
Potassium 901mg 19%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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