Mediterranean Chicken

Mild/Mediterranean 

A Lovely Tomato Based Mediterranean Stew, with Olives  – Beautiful with Mashed Potatoes for a Great Family Meal.  This meal is excellent cooked in a Slow Cooker. 

Hint: Reduce the amount of Stock by half for a Slow Cooker, then add more liquid if required.

MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN

Shopping List:

1.5 kg chicken thigh fillets – quartered

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 large onion – sliced

1 cup dry white wine                                                                             

420 grams can tomatoes – chopped

300 ml chicken stock

¼ cup each pitted green & black olives                         

3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

salt & pepper

Method:

• Heat oil in large pan – add chicken in batches
• Cook over medium heat until brown – remove from pan
• Add onion to pan – cook until golden
• Add spice blend – cook gently – stirring for 2 minutes
• Add wine – cook until nearly evaporated
• Add tomatoes and stock – bring to the boil
• Return chicken to pan – season with salt and pepper
• Reduce heat – simmer covered for 30 minutes or until cooked
• Stir in the olives – cook uncovered for 10 mins
• Stir in parsley – serve with mashed potatoes
• Discard bay leaves before serving

Slow Cooker Option:  Follow instructions to Add Wine, add only ½ cup wine and 150 mls chicken stock.

 Cook on Low for 8 hours.  If needed add more stock at end.