Pan-Seared Chicken Thighs with Spiced Tomato and Olive Sauce

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Juicy chicken thighs pan-seared to golden perfection, served with a robust tomato sauce enriched with kalamata olives and warm spices. This Mediterranean-inspired chicken recipe (gluten free), ready in about 40 minutes, pairs bone-in chicken thighs, salt, black pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with rice, quinoa, or a quick salad. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 30 min Serves 4 Mediterranean cuisine 350 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat dry 4 bone-in chicken thighs and season both sides with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Step 2: Place the chicken thighs skin-side down in the skillet and sear for 6-7 minutes until the skin is golden brown and crispy; flip and cook for another 5 minutes.
  3. Step 3: Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside. Reduce heat to medium, add 3 minced garlic cloves, and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Step 4: Stir in 1 cup crushed tomatoes, 1/2 cup halved kalamata olives, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1/2 tsp dried oregano, and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes. Simmer the sauce for 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
  5. Step 5: Return the chicken to the skillet, spoon sauce over, cover, and cook for an additional 10 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
  6. Step 6: Garnish with 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley before serving.

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