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Jamie Oliver Mediterranean Chicken Stew

Jamie Oliver Mediterranean Chicken Stew
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Jamie Oliver’s Mediterranean chicken stew is a one-pot dish made with chicken slowly cooked in a tomato-based sauce with olives, vegetables, garlic, and herbs.

It’s a warming, balanced stew that combines savoury richness with light acidity, inspired by southern European home cooking.

Ingredients

    • Chicken thighs or drumsticks

    • Olive oil

    • Onion, chopped

    • Garlic cloves, lightly crushed

    • Red or yellow bell pepper, sliced

    • Courgette, chopped

    • Tinned chopped tomatoes

    • Black or green olives, pitted

    • Fresh thyme or oregano

    • Bay leaf

    • Salt and black pepper

Instructions

Step 1: Brown the Chicken

Heat olive oil in a large, heavy-based pot over medium heat. Season the chicken well and brown on all sides until golden. This step locks in flavour and adds depth to the stew. Remove the chicken and set it aside.

Step 2: Soften the Vegetables

In the same pot, add the onion and cook gently until soft and lightly golden. Stir in the garlic and cook briefly until fragrant, keeping the heat moderate to avoid burning.

Step 3: Add the Vegetables

Add the bell pepper and courgette to the pot. Stir well and allow them to soften slightly, picking up flavour from the base of the pan.

Step 4: Build the Sauce

Pour in the chopped tomatoes, then add olives, herbs, and bay leaf. Stir thoroughly, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot.

Step 5: Return the Chicken and Simmer

Place the chicken back into the pot, ensuring it’s partly submerged in the sauce. Lower the heat, cover loosely, and simmer gently for 35–40 minutes until the chicken is tender and fully cooked.

Step 6: Adjust and Rest

Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and black pepper. Let the stew rest for a few minutes off the heat so the flavours settle before serving.

Find it online: https://jamieolivereats.uk/mediterranean-chicken-stew/