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Braised Chicken Thighs with Olives and Basil Recipe

Braised Chicken Thighs with Olives and Basil Recipe

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Braised Chicken Thighs with Olives and Basil

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 tbsp olive oil
8 chicken thighs (about 3 lb in all )
1 tsp salt
fresh-ground black pepper
1 onion, chopped
12 cloves garlic, peeled
2 tsp chopped fresh rosemary
1/2 cup dry white wine
1/2 cup canned low-sodium chicken broth or homemade stock
1 cup canned crushed tomatoes in thick puree
1/3 cup halved and pitted black olives
1/3 cup chopped fresh basil

Directions:

In a large deep frying pan, heat the oil over moderately high heat. Season the chicken with 1/2 teaspoon of the salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Put the chicken in the pan and brown well on both sides, about 8 minutes in all. Remove. Pour off all but 1 tablespoon of the fat. Reduce the heat to moderately low.
Add the onion and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion starts to soften, about 5 minutes. Add the rosemary and wine. Bring to a simmer, scraping the bottom of the pan to dislodge any brown bits. Boil until the wine is reduced to approximately 1/4 cup, 1 to 2 minutes.
Add the broth, tomatoes, olives, the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, and the chicken, skin-side up, with any accumulated juices. Cover and simmer until the chicken is just done, 20 to 25 minutes. Push the chicken to the side of the pan and then mash the garlic cloves with a fork. Stir in 1/8 teaspoon pepper and the basil, bring just to a simmer, and serve.
Wine Recommendation: Italy has three great red grapes. Nebbiolo and sangiovese are well known, but the robust aglianico grape deserves at least the same regard. This dish is a great opportunity to sample either of its best wines, Taurasi or Aglianico del Vulture.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	1630.83 Kcal (6828 kJ)
Calories from fat	1407.14 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	156.35g	241%
Cholesterol	356.74mg	119%
Sodium	1088.2mg	45%
Potassium	803.36mg	17%
Total Carbs	16.26g	5%
Sugars	4.64g	19%
Dietary Fiber	2.59g	10%
Protein	36.84g	74%
Vitamin C	11.7mg	19%
Iron	0.3mg	1%
Calcium	73.8mg	7%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	312.64 Kcal (1309 kJ)
Calories from fat	269.76 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	29.97g	241%
Cholesterol	68.39mg	119%
Sodium	208.62mg	45%
Potassium	154.01mg	17%
Total Carbs	3.12g	5%
Sugars	0.89g	19%
Dietary Fiber	0.5g	10%
Protein	7.06g	74%
Vitamin C	2.2mg	19%
Iron	0.1mg	1%
Calcium	14.1mg	7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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