Greek-style chicken recipe

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

Serves4
SkillEasy
Preparation Time10 mins (plus 30 mins marinating time)
Cooking Time30 mins
Total Time40 mins

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

  1. Place the chicken into a bowl with the lemon zest and juice. Stir well, cover and leave to marinate for 30 mins.
  2. 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.
  3. Add the artichokes hearts (if using) to the pan and heat for 5 mins.
  4. 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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