Chicken Puttanesca

Step 1

Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the chicken thighs (seasoned with salt and pepper) and cook until lightly golden brown, about 3-5 minutes per side, before setting aside.

Step 2

Add the onion and cook until tender, about 3-5 minutes before adding the garlic, red pepper flakes, and anchovies and cooking until fragrant, about a minute.

Step 3

Add the chicken broth and deglaze the pan by scraping up the brown bits on the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon while the broth simmers.

Step 4

Add the tomatoes, capers, olives, oregano and chicken, cover and simmer on medium-low heat until the chicken is cooked, about 15 minutes. OR Add the tomatoes, capers, olives, oregano and chicken, cover (with a lid or foil) and roast in a preheated 400F/200C oven until the chicken is cooked, about 15 minutes. OR Place everything in a slow cooker and cook until the chicken is done, about 2-3 hours on high or 4-6 hours on low.