Ingredients

The following ingredients have 6 Servings
  • 1 3-1/2 to 4 lb chicken, cut into 8 pieces
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 cup onion (finely chopped)
  • 3 to 4 cloves garlic (very finely chopped)
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 2 cups diced tomatoes with liquid
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves
  • 16 large whole olives (assorted black and green)
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley (chopped)

Instruction

  • Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Heat the olive oil in a large, heavy skillet over medium heat. Working in batches so as not to overcrowd the pan, brown the chicken, 4 to 5 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
  • Drain some of the fat from the pan, leaving about 3 tablespoons. Add the onion and sauté until soft and translucent, 3 minutes. Add the garlic and continue cooking 1 minute longer. Deglaze with the wine, scraping up any browned bits that may have accumulated on the bottom of the pan.
  • Add the chicken broth, diced tomatoes, oregano and thyme leaves and bring the mixture to a simmer. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Add the olives and return the chicken to the pan.
  • Turn the pieces several times to coat them with the sauce. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 25 to 30 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through.
  • Transfer the chicken to a serving platter, raise the heat on the sauce and simmer until slightly thickened 4 to 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the parsley.
  • Pour the sauce over chicken and serve with pasta, garlic bread or Creamy Mashed Potatoes.