GREEK CHICKEN WITH ONIONS, OREGANO, OLIVES AND FETA

Greek Chicken With Onions, Oregano, Olives and Feta image

Provided by MilanzMom

Categories Meat

Time 1h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

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3 tablespoons olive oil
1/3 cup flour, seasoned with
salt and pepper
1 whole chicken, cut into 8 parts (3-4 pounds)
2 large yellow onions, cut into large chunks
3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 cup chicken broth
2 lemons, zest of, grated
4 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 (28 ounce) can of chopped tomatoes with juice
2 teaspoons fresh oregano, chopped
1/2 cup kalamata olive, pitted
1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
kosher salt
pepper

Steps:

In a large Dutch oven over medium high heat, add the olive oil. Dredge the chicken in the flour using a zip-lock bag. Brown the chicken in the oil for about 5 minutes per side.
Add the onions and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly soft, about 5 minutes.
Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
Add the broth, lemon juice, tomatoes and juice, and oregano. Bring to a boil, add the olives, reduce heat to low and cover. Allow to simmer on the stove for 45 to 50 minutes until the chicken is very tender. Adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper as desired.
Serve in the pot or in a shallow bowl with the crumbled feta on top.
Serve with orzo, rice or country bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 793.2, Fat 51.5, SaturatedFat 14.6, Cholesterol 189.2, Sodium 1141.5, Carbohydrate 32.7, Fiber 5.1, Sugar 12, Protein 50.4