Baked Chicken Thighs with Dates, Olives and Cherry Tomatoes, Mediterranean Dinner Recipe

dates

🥗Healthier: dried apricots

💰Cheaper: raisins

Dried apricots provide similar sweetness and texture.

green olives

💰Cheaper: black olives

Black olives are often less expensive and still add flavor.

chicken broth

💰Cheaper: water with bouillon cubes

Bouillon cubes are a cost-effective way to add flavor.

fresh thyme

💰Cheaper: dried thyme

Dried thyme is a more affordable option with a longer shelf life.

Preheat oven to 400°F / 200°C. Soak dates in hot water for 5 minutes, then drain.

Pat chicken dry and season with salt and black pepper.

Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet and sear chicken skin-side down for 4 minutes, then flip and sear for an additional 3–4 minutes.

Arrange garlic, shallots, capers, cherry tomatoes, olives, and dates around the chicken. Sprinkle with fresh thyme.

Pour white wine along the edge of the skillet and add half the tarragon.

Cover and bake for 30 minutes. Uncover and bake for an additional 15–20 minutes until golden.

Garnish with remaining tarragon and serve with lemon wedges.

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