Ingredients: |
Ingredients: 1 jumbo pkg of skinless (healthier) boneless chicken thighs (approx. 12)
2 cloves garlic, chopped or minced
1 medium onion diced
1 green pepper diced
sliced mushrooms (if you want)
1 can of pitted black olives (sliced or whole)
1 can of diced tomatoes
˝ or 1 cup of chicken stock (whatever you prefer)
Bottle of extra virgin olive oil
Spices - oregano, black pepper, salt, basil (any other you feel like)
cornstarch
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Directions: |
Directions:Rinse chicken in cold water and drain. Cut off any visible fat.
Dice garlic, green pepper and onion. Slice up olives if whole. If sliced, drain.
Pour olive oil into a deep skillet and bring to high temperature. Be generous with oil.
Add chicken pieces and sear so they brown on the outside. Turn heat down to medium if necessary.
When chicken is browned, add garlic, green pepper, mushrooms and onion. Stir to mix well and sauté for a few minutes, coat with oil. The more oil, the better the flavor. Add chicken stock and diced tomatoes. Stir well, bringing temperature back up to medium-high. Add in your spices - this is strictly up to you - how much to add! Add in olives and mix together. Turn down to medium and turn chicken from time to time to cook evenly. Cook uncovered for 10 minutes, then turn heat down to simmer and partially cover for about 30 minutes. Turn occasionally, checking chicken after 30 minutes for tenderness. You may need a few more minutes depending on your heat setting. When chicken is done, un-cover pan. Add some cornstarch mixed with water and turn up heat a bit to thicken. Spoon over any kind of pasta, add parmesan or mozzarella cheese if desired! |
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