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Garlic Chicken with Olives

Ingredients

  • 3 lbs. bone-in chicken thighs and drums
  • 8 fresh garlic cloves minced
  • 2 Tbsps dried oregano
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • ¼ cup your favorite wine red or white
  • 2 Tbsps avocado oil or olive oil
  • 3 whole bay leaves
  • ½ cup black or kalamata olives
  • ½ cup green olives
  • ¼ cup capers with juice

Instructions

  • Pat chicken pieces dry on all sides using a paper towel.
  • Place your chicken into a large bowl or container with lid.
  • Add in your minced garlic, oregano, sea salt, pepper, wine, oil, and bay leaves. Toss to combine well, then cover and refrigerate overnight.
  • Remove the chicken from the fridge 30 minutes prior to cooking.
  • Preheat your oven to 350 degrees f.
  • Arrange your marinated chicken pieces in a large baking dish together with the juices from the marinade. Stir in the olives and capers. Cover with parchment paper, a lid, or foil.
  • Bake at 350 degrees f. for 30 minutes.
  • Remove the cover, give it a little stir and bake for 30 minutes more, or until the meat thermometer inserted into the center of each piece of chicken shows 165 degrees f.
  • Sprinkle with freshly chopped parsley and enjoy!