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olive and apricot chicken

Green Olive and Apricot Chicken Recipe

Calories272 kcal
Carbohydrates7 g
Fat10 g
Protein30 g
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time9 hours 5 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs chicken thighs - skinless, boneless
  • ¾ cup green olives
  • ⅓ cup dried apricots - chopped
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • ⅓ cup sherry vinegar
  • 5 garlic cloves - minced
  • 1 ½ tbsp dried oregano
  • ½ cup dry white wine
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, combine chicken, olives, garlic and apricots. Then, whisk together the oil and vinegar, oregano, and salt and pepper. Pour mixture over chicken, cover, refrigerate, and let marinate overnight.
  • Remove chicken from refrigerator 1 hour before cooking. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  • Pour chicken and any remaining marinade into a large baking dish. Pour the wine over the chicken, then sprinkle with the brown sugar.
  • Place in the oven and bake for 45 minutes to 1 hour, basting and turning the thighs every 20 minutes or so, until the juices run clear.

Notes

The entire recipe makes 6 servings
The serving size is 1 chicken thigh with sauce

Nutrition

Calories: 272 kcal (14%)Carbohydrates: 7 g (2%)Protein: 30 g (60%)Fat: 10 g (15%)Saturated Fat: 2.5 g (16%)Fiber: 1.5 g (6%)Sugar: 4 g (4%)