Best Ww Mediterranean Chicken Recipes

MARINATED MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN

Marinated Mediterranean chicken image

This Mediterranean-inspired chicken dish comes packed with an array of bold flavored ingredients-from pimiento-stuffed olives, meaty artichokes, and balsamic vinegar to sweet golden raisins, dried dates, and briny capers-that create an amazing blend of flavors and textures. Chicken thighs, with their higher fat content, give this dish a wonderful richness and juiciness that chicken breasts lack. This dish is easy to make, delicious leftover or reheated, great hot or at room temperature, and perfect for toting in a covered dish. Be sure to serve it over steamed brown rice or couscous to soak up all those delicious juices.

Categories Dinner

Time 56m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

2 pound(s) Uncooked boneless skinless chicken thigh(s)
14 oz Canned artichoke hearts without oil drained and quartered
0.75 cup(s) Dried date(s) pitted and chopped
0.333 cup(s) Packed light brown sugar
0.25 cup(s) Golden seedless raisins
12 medium Olive(s) pimiento-stuffed Manzanilla olives, halved
2 Tbsp Balsamic vinegar
3 medium clove(s) Garlic clove(s) minced
1 Tbsp Dried basil
1 Tbsp Capers drained
1 Tbsp Olive oil extra-virgin
2 tsp Dried oregano
0.5 tsp Table salt
0.25 tsp Black pepper freshly ground
0.5 cup(s) Reduced-sodium chicken broth

Steps:

Combine the chicken, artichoke hearts, dates, sugar, raisins, olives, vinegar, garlic, basil, capers, oil, oregano, salt, and pepper in a large zip-close plastic bag. Squeeze out the air and seal the bag; turn to coat the chicken. Refrigerate, turning the bag occasionally, at least 8 hours or overnight.
Preheat the oven to 350ºF. Remove the chicken pieces from the marinade and arrange them in a single layer in a large roasting pan. Pour the marinade over the chicken, then pour in the broth. Bake until a thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the chicken registers 160ºF, 35-45 minutes. Yields 1 thigh with about 1/2 cup sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 174 kcal

ONE-POT MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN

One-Pot Mediterranean Chicken image

An easy one-pot dinner - delicious and filling. Great when you need something a little different for families of 4 or more! Serve over penne pasta and if you're feeling fancy, top with Parmesan or Romano cheese and fresh basil.

Provided by Shawnee73

Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 stick butter
½ cup chopped onions
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
½ teaspoon dried basil
salt to taste
2 (14 ounce) cans artichoke hearts, drained and quartered
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 (6 ounce) can black olives, halved
1 (4.5 ounce) can sliced mushrooms, drained
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

Steps:

Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onions, garlic, Italian seasoning, basil, and salt. Saute until it starts to brown, about 5 minutes.
Add artichoke hearts, crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes, olives, and mushrooms; bring to a boil. Add chicken, cover, and reduce heat to medium. Cook, stirring occasionally, until chicken is cooked through and the juices run clear, about 20 to 25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 360.7 calories, Carbohydrate 23.5 g, Cholesterol 79.7 mg, Fat 20.6 g, Fiber 6.4 g, Protein 20.3 g, SaturatedFat 10.6 g, Sodium 1400.6 mg, Sugar 2.7 g