Sautéed Chicken with Herbs and Olives

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5 from 1 vote

Sautéed Chicken with Herbs and Olives

By Diane Kochilas

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 35

Servings

Chicken & Poultry, Gluten Free, Main Courses, Main Ingredient, One-Pot, Peloponnese, Recipes

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 35

Servings

Chicken & Poultry, Gluten Free, Main Courses, Main Ingredient, One-Pot, Peloponnese, Recipes

Ingredients

1 chicken 1 ½ kilo (3.3lbs), cut into serving pieces
¼ cup olive oil
Salt and pepper
½ cup white wine
3 to matos peeled, seeded and finely chopped
1 anchovy fillet
1 garlic clove finely chopped
1 tsp. each of savory and marjoram
1 bay leaf
3 sprigs fresh basil
½ cup green or other Greek olives pitted

Instructions

Season the chicken with salt and pepper and brown in the olive oil on both sides, a process that will take about 15-20 minutes.
Add the wine. When it comes to a simmer add the tomatoes, anchovy, garlic and herbs. Let the contents of the pan simmer for approx. 10 more minutes, or until the chicken is fork tender and cooked through. Add the olives and heat through for about 5 more minutes. Serve.

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