Mediterranean Chicken Thighs with Chickpeas
A flavorful blend of tender chicken thighs, hearty chickpeas, and Mediterranean spices cooked to perfection. This one-pot dish is a delicious and nutritious meal that will transport your taste buds to the sunny shores of the Mediterranean.
ingredients
- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 cup chicken broth
- Juice of 1 lemon
- ½ cup pitted Kalamata olives
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Salt and pepper to taste
steps
- 1.
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 2.
Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper.
- 3.
Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat.
- 4.
Brown chicken thighs on both sides until golden, then remove from skillet.
- 5.
In the same skillet, sauté the onion and garlic until fragrant and translucent.
- 6.
Stir in cumin, coriander, and paprika, cooking for another minute.
- 7.
Add chickpeas, diced tomatoes, chicken broth, lemon juice, and olives. Bring to a simmer.
- 8.
Return the chicken thighs to the skillet, skin side up, nestled into the chickpea mixture.
- 9.
Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
- 10.
Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.
