Skillet Chicken
A flavorful Portuguese-inspired skillet chicken dish, cooked to perfection in a hearty and savory sauce.
Ingredients
- ●4 pounds chicken thighsbone-in, skin-on
- ●2 tablespoons olive oil
- ●1 medium onionchopped
- ●3 cloves garlicminced
- ●1 cup chicken broth
- ●1 medium red bell pepperchopped
- ●2 tablespoons tomato paste
- ●1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ●1 teaspoon salt
- ●1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat.
- 2
Season the chicken thighs with salt, black pepper, and dried oregano.
- 3
Add the chicken thighs to the skillet and sear for 5-7 minutes on each side, or until browned.
- 4
Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- 5
Reduce heat to medium and add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the skillet.
- 6
Add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- 7
Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes.
- 8
Add the chopped red bell pepper and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- 9
Add the chicken broth, tomato paste, and browned chicken back to the skillet.
- 10
Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for 10-15 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce has thickened.
- 11
Serve the chicken and sauce hot, garnished with chopped fresh herbs if desired.