Chicken with Capers, Oregano and Garlic
/Summary: My sister, who lives in Italy, made this for us one night for dinner. It was so full of flavor; each bite is succulent and leaves you wanting another. It's also a very simple recipe.
Yield: serves 2
Ingredients:
- 1-2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 large cloves of garlic, peeled and smashed
- ¾ - 1 pound chicken (any parts really, thighs and bone-in breasts are best)
- salt and freshly ground pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh oregano, chopped
- 1½ tablespoon salt-packed capers, rinsed and drained
- ¼ cup white wine
Instructions:
Wash, pat dry and season with salt and pepper, your chicken. Set aside.
In a skillet (that has a lid), heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. When warm, add the smashed garlic, and cook until golden brown; add the chicken, skin side down, and sear for 2-3 minutes.
Add the oregano and capers, turn the heat to medium-low, and cover the skillet. After 8-10 minutes, add the wine, re-cover the skillet and cook another 8-10 minutes, until chicken is just cooked through.
Serve warm with the ridiculously yummy sauce. Rice and/or good bread makes a marvelous accompaniment.
