Chicken with Olives Caramelized Onions and Sage
Transform dinner into a Mediterranean-inspired masterpiece with this sumptuous Chicken with Olives, Caramelized Onions, and Sage recipe. Perfectly seared boneless chicken thighs are simmered to tender perfection in a rich, flavor-packed skillet featuring sweet caramelized onions, briny green olives, and aromatic fresh sage. A touch of brown sugar enhances the onions’ natural sweetness, while a splash of tangy lemon juice and a swirl of butter create a silky, savory sauce. Ideal for weeknight dinners or entertaining, this one-pan dish pairs beautifully with crusty bread, fluffy rice, or roasted vegetables for a comforting yet elegant meal. Ready in under an hour, it’s a must-try for easy gourmet cooking at home!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 pieces boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 large yellow onions
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 0.5 cup green olives (pitted)
- 8 leaves fresh sage leaves
- 3 cloves garlic cloves
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
Instructions
Season the chicken thighs on both sides with salt and pepper.
Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Sear the chicken thighs for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
Thinly slice the onions and add them to the same skillet with 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Reduce the heat to medium and cook the onions for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until soft and caramelized.
Sprinkle the caramelized onions with brown sugar and cook for an additional 2 minutes to enhance their sweetness.
Mince the garlic cloves and add them to the skillet, sautéing for 1 minute until fragrant.
Deglaze the skillet by pouring in the chicken broth and scraping up the browned bits from the bottom.
Add the seared chicken thighs back to the skillet, nestling them into the caramelized onions.
Scatter the olives and sage leaves around the chicken.
Reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet, and simmer for 20 minutes, allowing the chicken to fully cook and absorb the flavors.
Stir in the lemon juice and add the butter to the skillet, swirling it around to create a glossy sauce.
Serve the chicken hot with the caramelized onions, olives, and sauce spooned over the top. Pair with crusty bread, rice, or roasted vegetables for a complete meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2094 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 136.6 g | 175% | |
| Saturated Fat | 34.0 g | 170% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 781 mg | 260% | |
| Sodium | 5118 mg | 223% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 49.4 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.0 g | 39% | |
| Total Sugars | 22.8 g | ||
| Protein | 164.6 g | 329% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.1 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 299 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 9.8 mg | 54% | |
| Potassium | 2218 mg | 47% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
