100% pasture-raised chicken • Organic produce • Featuring Kasandrinos EVOO

Check out this delicious recipe that is perfect for your heart AND your taste buds. 

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Ingredients

• 4 100% pasture-raised chicken thighs (skin-on, bone-in)
  
• Salt & pepper to taste
  
• 2 tbsp Kasandrinos extra-virgin olive oil
  
• 1 organic onion, thinly sliced
  
• 2 organic garlic cloves, minced
  
• 1 cup organic artichoke hearts (canned or frozen, drained)
  
• 1 cup organic cherry tomatoes, halved
  
• ½ cup organic Kalamata olives, pitted
  
• 1 tsp organic dried oregano
  
• ¼ tsp organic red pepper flakes (optional)
  
• 1 tbsp organic lemon juice
  
• Organic fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
  

Instructions

1. Brown the Chicken

1. Pat the chicken thighs dry and season generously with salt and pepper.
   
2. Heat 1 tablespoon of Kasandrinos olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
   
3. Place chicken thighs skin-side down and sear for 5–6 minutes, until the skin is golden and crisp.
   
4. Flip and cook the other side for 3–4 minutes.
   
5. Remove chicken and set aside.
   

2. Build the Mediterranean Base

1. Reduce heat to medium.
   
2. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of Kasandrinos olive oil.
   
3. Add the sliced organic onion and sauté for 3 minutes until softened.
   
4. Add minced organic garlic and cook 30 seconds.
   
5. Add:
   
   • organic artichoke hearts
     
   • organic cherry tomatoes
     
   • Kalamata olives
     
   • dried oregano
     
   • red pepper flakes (if using)
     
6. Toss everything together and sauté for 2 minutes.
   

3. Simmer and Finish

1. Nestle the chicken thighs back into the skillet, skin-side up.
   
2. Drizzle with organic lemon juice.
   
3. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer 15–20 minutes, or until chicken reaches 165°F internal temperature.
   
4. Remove lid and simmer 2–3 minutes uncovered to thicken the sauce.
   
5. Garnish with fresh organic parsley and serve.
   

What to Serve It With

• Cauliflower rice
  
• A big organic leafy-green salad
  
• Roasted asparagus with Kasandrinos olive oil