Katerina's Kitchen: Chicken Thighs with Basil
This delicious and healthy recipe is so easy to make! Enjoy it with a side of sautéed fresh spinach or your favorite veggies and a glass of your favorite wine!
Ingredients
Four chicken thighs bone on, organic or antibiotic free
Four peeled large fresh tomatoes (any kind), in large chunks
6 garlic cloves- peeled and sliced
Bunch of fresh basil
Fresh oregano — 1/2 tsp
Fresh thyme — 1/2 tsp
Fresh rosemary — 1/2 tsp
Turmeric — 1/2 tsp
1/2 cup virgin olive oil
Black pepper
Two tablespoons butter (optional)
Instruction
In a heavy saucepan, bring to medium high heat and add oil. Sautee garlic cloves and chicken, turning chicken on both sides, till light golden brown. Add tomatoes, chopped basil and 3/4 cup water, cover and let simmer for 10-15 minutes (or until chicken is cooked through). Uncover and continue cooking till juices evaporate to the level you want. Add butter, sliced in small pieces (optional). Sprinkle a pinch of turmeric and some pepper. Add sprigs of fresh herbs and turn the heat off. Serve this by itself, with sauteed spinach or even your favorite veggies!
Enjoy! (Kali orexi!)
From my kitchen to yours!
Katerina