Garlicky Braised Chicken with Tomatoes

Ingredients

• 12 oz chicken thighs
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 6 cloves garlic
• 1 can (14.5 oz) canned diced tomatoes
• 1/3 cup green olives
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 3/4 cup basmati rice

Instructions

1. 1

   Season the chicken thighs with salt and pepper. Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the chicken until golden, about 4 minutes per side. Remove.

2. 2

   Slice the garlic thinly and add to the skillet; cook 1 minute until fragrant.

3. 3

   Pour in the canned diced tomatoes with their juices, add the olives and oregano, and stir.

4. 4

   Nestle the chicken back into the sauce, cover, and simmer gently for 20 minutes until cooked through.

5. 5

   Meanwhile, cook the basmati rice according to package directions.

6. 6

   Serve the braised chicken and sauce over the rice.