Name: Greek-style chicken recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: Serves: 4
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients: 1 x 750g jar Bolognese sauce; 450g chicken breast or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces; ½ the grated zest and juice of 1 lemon; 3tbsp olive oil; 1 large onion, peeled and finely sliced; 4 sun-dried tomatoes, chopped; 1 medium aubergine, halved and sliced; 2 medium courgettes, trimmed and sliced; 1 x 450g can of artichokes, drained and halved (optional)

By GoodtoKnow

published 20 July 2019

in Recipes

Mediterranean vegetables like aubergines and ready-made Bolognese sauce help to make this chicken stew rich and flavoursome.

Ingredients

1 x 750g jar Bolognese sauce
450g chicken breast or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
½ the grated zest and juice of 1 lemon
3tbsp olive oil
1 large onion, peeled and finely sliced
4 sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
1 medium aubergine, halved and sliced
2 medium courgettes, trimmed and sliced
1 x 450g can of artichokes, drained and halved (optional)

To serve:

Warmed pitta bread
Greek yogurt
Fresh flat leaf parsley, chopped

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Method

Place the chicken into a bowl with the lemon zest and juice. Stir well, cover and leave to marinate for 30 mins.
Heat the oil in a large heavy-bottomed pan on a medium heat. Add the onions and aubergine and cook for 3-4 mins. Add the chicken and remaining marinade from the bowl. Add the courgettes and sun-dried tomatoes and Bolognese sauce. Season to taste, cover and simmer on a low-medium heat for 30 mins. Remove the lid and cook for a further 10 mins or until tender.
Add the artichokes hearts (if using) to the pan and heat for 5 mins.
Serve hot or cold with pitta bread and yogurt and garnished with fresh parsley.

Top Tip for making Greek-style chicken

You could serve this Greek-style chicken on top of rice.

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