Mediterranean-Style Chicken

Name: Mediterranean-Style Chicken
Ingredients: 2 bone-in chicken thighs (about 3/4 pounds), skin removed; 1 teaspoon olive oil; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) stewed tomatoes, cut up; 1 bay leaf; 3/4 teaspoon sugar; 3/4 teaspoon dried basil; 1/4 teaspoon salt; Dash pepper; Hot cooked spaghetti; 2 tablespoons sliced pimiento-stuffed olives, optional

11 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

2 bone-in chicken thighs (about 3/4 pounds), skin removed
1 teaspoon olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) stewed tomatoes, cut up
1 bay leaf
3/4 teaspoon sugar
3/4 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon salt
Dash pepper
Hot cooked spaghetti
2 tablespoons sliced pimiento-stuffed olives, optional

Directions

1

In a skillet, brown chicken in oil over medium-high heat for about 3 minutes on each side. Add garlic; cook and stir about 45 seconds. Stir in the tomatoes, bay leaf, sugar, basil, salt and pepper.
2

Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until chicken juices run clear and chicken is tender.
3

Simmer, uncovered, until sauce reaches desired thickness. Discard bay leaf. Serve over spaghetti. Garnish with olives if desired.