Description
Mediterranean-inspired sun-dried tomato chicken thighs bring bold flavors dancing across your palate with elegant simplicity. Garlic, herbs, and tangy tomatoes create a delicious meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 8 bone-in, skinless chicken thighs
Coating Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) unmodified potato starch (or tapioca starch/cornstarch for non-Paleo option)
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) real salt
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) freshly ground black pepper
Cooking Ingredient:
- 3 tablespoons (45 ml) extra virgin olive oil (divided)
Instructions
- Prepare a seasoning blend using potato starch, salt, and pepper. Thoroughly coat chicken thighs, ensuring even coverage and complete seasoning penetration.
- Heat oven to 400°F (200°C), creating optimal roasting temperature for chicken preparation.
- Select a large oven-proof skillet or Dutch oven. Warm olive oil over medium-high heat, creating a sizzling surface for browning chicken. Carefully sear chicken thighs in batches, developing a rich golden-brown exterior on both sides. Transfer browned pieces to a separate plate.
- In the same pan, introduce remaining olive oil. Sauté onions until translucent and fragrant. Incorporate sun-dried tomatoes, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes, allowing aromatics to release their intense flavors and meld together.
- Create a luxurious sauce by introducing coconut milk and chicken broth. Bring liquid mixture to a rapid boil, stirring to combine ingredients and develop depth of flavor.
- Gently nestle seared chicken thighs back into the sauce. Ensure each piece is generously coated with tomatoes, onions, and aromatic liquid. Arrange in a single layer for uniform cooking.
- Cover pan with an oven-safe lid, then bake at 400°F for 45 minutes. Reduce temperature to 300°F and continue cooking for an additional 20 minutes, allowing chicken to become incredibly tender and infused with sauce flavors.
- Remove from oven and finish by generously garnishing with freshly shredded basil. Serve immediately while hot and fragrant.
Notes
- Coating chicken with potato starch creates a delicate crispy exterior that helps seal in moisture and enhances browning.
- Select bone-in chicken thighs with skin for maximum flavor and juiciness, ensuring more succulent results compared to boneless versions.
- Use high-quality sun-dried tomatoes packed in olive oil for deeper, richer taste that elevates the overall dish complexity.
- Adjust red pepper flakes based on personal heat tolerance, allowing customization for spice-sensitive diners while maintaining balanced flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg