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Mediterranean Chicken Thighs

Mediterranean chicken thighs roasted with potatoes in one pan with roasted red peppers, tomatoes, and capers makes an easy yet delicious and hearty meal.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 647 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean

Ingredients

  • 8 chicken thighs
  • salt and pepper
  • olive oil
  • 1 1/2 pounds potatoes (scrubbed and cut into small chunks)
  • 1 pint Cherry or grape tomatoes
  • 10 ounces roasted red peppers (drained and sliced)
  • 1/4 cup capers (drained)
  • 8 cloves garlic (peeled and crushed)
  • 5 sprigs fresh oregano (or 1 teaspoon dried oregano)
  • 3 tablespoons parsley (finely chopped, optional)

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 400°F/200°C.
  2. Rinse the chicken and pat dry with paper towels. Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Heat a stainless steel roasting pan on the stove (you can use 2 burners) over medium high heat, and add a few tablespoons of olive oil.
  3. Sear the chicken in the roasting pan skin-side down until lightly golden. Flip the chicken over, and turn off the stove.
  4. To the chicken in the roasting pan, add the potatoes, tomatoes, red peppers, capers, garlic, and oregano. Season everything with a bit more salt and pepper to taste, and drizzle with a few more tablespoons of olive oil. Throw into the oven for 45-55 minutes.
  5. Sprinkle with parsley if desired and serve!

Nutrition Information

Calories 647kcal (32%) Carbohydrates 34g (11%) Protein 44g (88%) Fat 38g (58%) Saturated Fat 10g (50%) Cholesterol 221mg (74%) Sodium 1480mg (62%) Potassium 1599mg (46%) Fiber 8g (32%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 1435IU (29%) Vitamin C 85.6mg (95%) Calcium 170mg (17%) Iron 9.8mg (54%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 647

% Daily Value*

Calories 647kcal 32%
Carbohydrates 34g 11%
Protein 44g 88%
Fat 38g 58%
Saturated Fat 10g 50%
Cholesterol 221mg 74%
Sodium 1480mg 62%
Potassium 1599mg 34%
Fiber 8g 32%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 1435IU 29%
Vitamin C 85.6mg 95%
Calcium 170mg 17%
Iron 9.8mg 54%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.