Mediterranean Chicken Thighs

Name: Mediterranean Chicken Thighs
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: Chicken drumsticks (8 drumsticks) 2.4 lbs; Extra virgin olive oil 2 ¼ tbsp; Fine salt to taste; Black pepper to taste; White wine 1.4 oz; Garlic 2 cloves; Red onions 7.1 oz; Capers in oil 2 tbsp; Tomato purée 1.67 cups; Water 2.7 tbsp; Gaeta olives 2.8 oz; Baked black olives 5 ½ tbsp; Black Greek olives 2.125 oz; Oregano 1 tsp; Fresh chili pepper 1

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521

Calories per serving

Gluten Free
Lactose Free

Energy Kcal 521
Carbohydrates g 6.9
of which sugars g 6.9
Protein g 44.3
Fats g 34.4
of which saturated fat g 7.09
Fiber g 3.4
Cholesterol mg 211
Sodium mg 642

Difficulty: Easy
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 50 min
Serving: 4
Cost: Average

PRESENTATION

Mediterranean chicken thighs bring a whole new level of tender flavor to the table, inspired by the bold cooking style of Southern Italy. Imagine this: baked chicken thighs that get all crispy on the outside but stay moist and juicy underneath. Really, it’s thanks to a mix of briny olives, salty capers, and those sweet Tropea red onions that folks in Calabria love. This isn’t your typical roasted chicken—this one comes with a sauce that’s so good, you’ll want to grab some bread and mop up every last bit.

The Mediterranean chicken thighs get their awesome taste from a hit of oregano, giving the whole thing a fragrant and earthy kick that you won’t forget. It’s the kind of food that really shows off what Southern Italian cooking is all about—lots of simple, strong flavors that just work together beautifully. And the sauce? So, so good.

Forget fussing with fancy stuff; what you get is a really succulent main course that feels special but is actually super easy to pull together. Plus, dishes like Coniglio alla ligure and Pollo alla siciliana hail from the same part of Italy, using similar flavors and that classic combo of olives and herbs. The sauce in this easy chicken recipe soaks into the chicken, making every bite a bit different—sometimes a little tangy from the capers, sometimes a hit of sweetness from the onions.

Even those who usually go for plain roasted chicken thighs get hooked after tasting this version. Since everything bakes up together, you’re left with a golden finish that’s hard to beat. With Mediterranean chicken thighs like these, you get a real taste of Southern Italy in one hearty and flavorful meal—so whether it’s a weeknight or a weekend, this is the kind of healthy chicken dinner that brings everyone to the table with a smile. Pair it with a glass of Southern Italian white wine, and you’ve got yourself a meal that’s both comforting and satisfying, transporting you straight to a sun-drenched Italian coastline.

How to prepare Mediterranean Chicken Thighs

To prepare the Mediterranean chicken thighs, season the chicken drumsticks in a bowl with oil, salt, and pepper 1. Set aside and prepare the sauté. Slice the garlic 2 and cut the onion into thin strips 3.

Cook the chicken in a pan for 6 minutes on one side and another 6 minutes on the other 4, until it has a nice crust. Deglaze with white wine 5 and, once the alcohol has evaporated, remove the well-browned chicken thighs from the pan, letting them rest on a baking tray 6 or plate.

Pit most of the olives 7, cut the chili and remove the seeds 8, then slice it thinly 9.

In the same pan where you cooked the chicken, add the garlic 10, capers 11, and Gaeta olives 12.

The baked black olives 13, Greek olives 14, and onions 15.

Sauté for two minutes and deglaze the bottom with water 16. Pour in the tomato passata 17, and add the reserved chicken thighs 18.

Season with salt, and when it reaches a boil, cover with a lid 19, lower the heat, and let it cook for another 30 minutes. Once cooked, flavor with dried oregano 20. Serve the Mediterranean chicken thighs hot 21.