Mediterranean Inspired Chicken Stew with Olives, Tomatoes & Potatoes
Mediterranean Inspired Chicken Stew with Olives, Tomatoes & Potatoes

Hey everyone, it is Drew, welcome to our recipe page. Today, we’re going to make a distinctive dish, mediterranean inspired chicken stew with olives, tomatoes & potatoes. One of my favorites. For mine, I will make it a little bit tasty. This is gonna smell and look delicious.

The idea for this Mediterranean Chicken Stew with Sweet Potatoes, Beans and Olives, came from a stew I once had in Le Pain Quotidien. Since I love Mediterranean flavors naturally this appealed to me. In fact, so much so that I decided to create my own version of the chicken stew with some.

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To begin with this recipe, we must first prepare a few ingredients. You can have mediterranean inspired chicken stew with olives, tomatoes & potatoes using 17 ingredients and 6 steps. Here is how you cook it.

The ingredients needed to make Mediterranean Inspired Chicken Stew with Olives, Tomatoes & Potatoes:
  1. Prepare 3 pounds chicken pieces (I like bone-in, skin on)
  2. Take 2 teaspoons salt
  3. Get 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  4. Make ready 1.5 Tablespoons flour
  5. Take 1 Tablespoon oil
  6. Make ready 1 onion, cut into 1/2" wide slices
  7. Prepare 3 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed
  8. Make ready 3 fresh tomatoes, cut into sixths
  9. Make ready 1 bay leaf
  10. Take 1 Tablespoon dried oregano (or 2 to 3 Tablespoons chopped fresh)
  11. Make ready 2 cups unsalted liquid (any combo of water, dry white wine, or chicken or veg stock)
  12. Take 12 olives
  13. Get 2 Tablespoons olive brine
  14. Make ready zest of half a lemon (optional)
  15. Take 2 Tablespoons lemon juice
  16. Take 1 pound potatoes, peeled and cut into 1.5-inch cubes
  17. Make ready chopped fresh parsley for finishing

Mediterranean Chicken Stew. this link is to an external site that may or may not meet accessibility guidelines. Mine is roasted chicken thighs or quarters with crispy chicken skin. Brown it on the stove, throw it in the oven, and (im)patiently wait for it to bake. The stew-like tomato sauce can be eaten on its own, if you wish.

Instructions to make Mediterranean Inspired Chicken Stew with Olives, Tomatoes & Potatoes:
  1. Season chicken pieces with the salt and pepper and then dust on both sides with the flour.
  2. Preheat pot to medium high, add oil, then brown chicken, 4 to 5 minutes a side, or until each side is golden brown. - - Remove chicken from pot and set aside.
  3. Add onion and garlic and saute for about 3 minutes until onion turns translucent. - - Then add tomatoes, bay, oregano, and lemon zest, give it a stir, and let the herbs bloom for a minute or so.
  4. Add the chicken back along with olives, olive brine, liquid (stock or water). - - Give it a gentle stir and adjust salt seasoning if needed. - - Turn heat down to medium, cover, and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  5. Add potatoes and try to submerge them as under the liquid as much as you can. - - You might like to add another 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon of salt to lend a little extra seasoning for the potatoes. - - Simmer, with lid askew for another 20 minutes or so, stirring occasionally.
  6. Sprinkle with fresh chopped parsley (and maybe add a couple of lemon wedges for squeezing onto the chicken right before eating). - - Enjoy with your choice of pasta, rice, or crusty bread. :)

Sun-dried tomatoes, olives, and artichokes are classics, but feel free to substitute any veggies and cheese you have on hand. Try this Mediterranean chicken recipe, which is low in saturated fat and rich in flavor. Add the chicken and cook until it is heated through. Put the chicken on plates (over rice if desired), and spoon the sauce equally over the chicken. Add sliced olives and drizzle with olive oil, then season.

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