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Mediterranean Chicken in Creamy Lemony Sauce

URL: https://thehealthyfoodie.com/mediterranean-chicken-creamy-lemony-sauce/

Ingredients

The chicken

  • 10-12 pieces boneless skinless chicken thighs

The marinade

  • ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 large lemon (juice and zest)
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp fresh thyme
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp ground black pepper

The sauce

  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • ½ cup dry white wine
  • ¼ cup heavy cream (or whole milk)
  • 2 tbsp water
  • 2 tbsp corn starch
  • cups cubed Greek feta cheese
  • ½ cup sliced green olives
  • ¼ cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes
  • 2 dozen pieces cherry or grape tomatoes, cut in half
  • 1 handful chopped flat parsley

Instructions

  1. Combine all marinade ingredients in a bowl and stir until well mixed.
  2. Place chicken thighs in a container and pour marinade over them, ensuring they are fully coated.
  3. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
  4. Heat olive oil in a skillet over high heat and add half the chicken, cooking until golden brown.
  5. Flip chicken and cook until fully cooked through, then remove and repeat with remaining chicken.
  6. Return chicken to skillet, add chicken broth and white wine, and simmer for about 5 minutes.
  7. Mix heavy cream with cornstarch and water, then add to skillet and simmer until thickened.
  8. Stir in cheese, olives, and sun-dried tomatoes, then add cherry tomatoes and parsley.
  9. Serve immediately over pasta, rice, or cauli-rice.

Nutrition Facts (estimated)

Servings
4
Calories
651
Total fat
37g
Total carbohydrates
12g
Total protein
59g
Sodium
1588mg
Cholesterol
305mg

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