Mediterranean flavors of lemon, oregano, artichokes, and olives bring together this dish of Greek Chicken Thighs with Artichokes and Olives which has become a popular recipe in my home for an easy, healthy dinner for company.

Serve Greek Chicken Thighs in shallow bowls with the vegetables and juices poured over the top and on the side. Add a tossed green salad with a quarter of an avocado per person. Dress the salad with vinaigrette

Greek Chicken Thighs Yield: 4 servings Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 25 minutes

Ingredients for Greek Chicken Thighs:

• 8 bone‑in, skin‑on chicken thighs (about 2. pounds)
• ¼ teaspoon each sea salt, black pepper & granulated garlic
• 1 medium onion
• 2 1/2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 3 large garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 1 can (15 ounces) water-packed artichoke hearts, well drained
• 4 ounces mixed, pitted Greek olives
• 1 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
• 2 tablespoons fresh chopped oregano leaves (or 2 teaspoons dried)
• 1 large lemon, sliced into thin rounds (preferably Meyer lemon)
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1 tablespoon arrowroot starch

Directions for Greek Chicken Thighs:

Trim any excess fat from the chicken thighs. Season the chicken with the salt, pepper, and granulated garlic.

Cut the onion in half through the root end. Peel, then lay the onion flat on a cutting board and slice crosswise into thin half-moons.

Heat 1 1/2 tablespoons of the olive oil in a large, heavy, wide pan (3‑ to 4‑quart braiser or saute pan) over medium heat. When the oil is hot, add the chicken, skin side down. Cook until the skin is crisp and golden brown, 7 to 9 minutes. Move the chicken thighs to a plate or rimmed baking sheet.

To the same pan, add the onions and cook until softened, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the chopped garlic and cook 1 minute more. Drain the artichoke hearts and add to the pan along with the olives, broth, remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil, and oregano. Add the chicken thighs back into the pan and top with the lemon slices.

Bring the mixture to a strong simmer, put the lid on, and reduce the heat to medium low. Simmer over low heat for 12 to 13 minutes or until the thighs reach an internal temperature of 165°F when measured with a digital thermometer.

To serve, place the chicken thighs in shallow bowls and pour the vegetables and jus over the top. If you prefer thicker gravy, in a small bowl or measuring cup whisk together 1 tablespoon arrowroot starch and 1 tablespoon cold water until smooth. Remove the chicken thighs from the pan. Stir arrowroot mixture into the pan and stir and cook 1 to 2 minutes, until the juices thicken into gravy.

Nutritional analysis per serving (2 Greek Chicken thighs and a quarter of the vegetables and sauce): calories 450, fat 25 g, saturated fat 4 g, cholesterol 160 mg, fiber 4 g, protein 39 g, carbohydrate 24 g, sodium 690 mg

This recipe taken from Dr. Mark Hyman’s Eat Fat, Get Thin

What are your go to recipes for when company is coming? Do you like to prepare foods that allow you to cook ahead and sit with your company or do you prefer to cook while they are visiting? Please comment below and let me know. 🙂