Mediterranean Chicken in 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
-
1½
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
- Combine all marinade ingredients in a bowl and stir until well mixed.
- Place chicken thighs in a container and pour marinade over them, ensuring they are fully coated.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over high heat and add half the chicken, cooking until golden brown.
- Flip chicken and cook until fully cooked through, then remove and repeat with remaining chicken.
- Return chicken to skillet, add chicken broth and white wine, and simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Mix heavy cream with cornstarch and water, then add to skillet and simmer until thickened.
- Stir in cheese, olives, and sun-dried tomatoes, then add cherry tomatoes and parsley.
- 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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