Marengo Chicken Savory (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ For the chicken
01 -
4 chicken thighs, bone-in, skin removed
02 -
1 large onion, finely chopped
03 -
A can (400g) of diced tomatoes
04 -
2 minced garlic cloves
05 -
2 tablespoons olive oil
06 -
1/2 teaspoon of dried paprika
07 -
1/2 cup chicken broth or water
08 -
Salt and pepper to taste
09 -
1 teaspoon of oregano (dried)
10 -
1 tablespoon tomato paste
11 -
1 teaspoon of dried thyme
12 -
1 bay leaf
→ Optional topping
13 -
Chopped fresh parsley
# Instructions:
01 -
Sprinkle salt and pepper all over the chicken thighs on both sides.
02 -
Warm up some olive oil in a big skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken thighs for about 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove them from the pan and set aside for now.
03 -
Toss the chopped onion into the same skillet and cook it for 2-3 minutes till it softens. Then, add the minced garlic and sauté for another minute until it smells fragrant.
04 -
Mix the diced tomatoes, chicken broth, and tomato paste into the pan. Add thyme, oregano, paprika, and a bay leaf. Stir it all together well.
05 -
Let the sauce boil gently and then place the chicken thighs back in. Cover the pan, lower the heat, and let it cook for about 30-35 minutes until the chicken is tender and fully cooked.
06 -
Before serving, pull out the bay leaf and sprinkle everything with a little chopped fresh parsley for a bright, fresh flavor.