Description
A comforting dish featuring tender chicken thighs braised with vibrant vegetables and aromatic spices.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds chicken thighs, bone-in and skin-on
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 medium bell pepper, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes with juices
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 cup carrots, sliced
- 1 cup potatoes, diced
- 1 cup green olives, sliced
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken: Combine chicken thighs with salt, pepper, and ground cumin in a bowl. Marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Sauté the vegetables: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add onion and bell pepper, sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened. Stir in garlic and cook for another minute.
- Brown the chicken: Add marinated chicken thighs to the pot and brown on all sides for 5-7 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- Build the flavor base: In the same pot, add cumin, oregano, and paprika. Stir for 1 minute.
- Add liquids and vegetables: Pour in diced tomatoes and chicken broth. Return chicken, add bay leaves, carrots, and potatoes.
- Simmer: Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook on low for 30-40 minutes until chicken is tender.
Notes
For maximum flavor, marinate the chicken overnight. Customize with additional vegetables as desired.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Braised
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 150mg