Herb-Roasted Chicken Thighs with Ratatouille and Olive and Red Wine Sauce

Herb-coated chicken served alongside a vegetable ratatouille and a savory red wine and olive reduction sauce.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 1085.4 kcals 1085.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 26.5 grams 26.5 grams
Fat 72.8 grams 72.8 grams
Protein 54.2 grams 54.2 grams
Cook Time
25 mins
Produces
1 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

CondimentsSauces
Liquids
50
ml
Water
Hot, for ratatouille
200
ml
50
ml
Water
Hot, for sauce
Meat
2
piece
NutsSeeds
1
tbsp
Thyme
Fresh, chopped
1
tbsp
Parsley
Fresh, chopped
1
pinch
Salt
To taste
1
pinch
Black Pepper
Freshly ground, to taste
1
clove
Garlic
Crushed
6
piece
Basil
Fresh leaves, torn
OilsFats
3
tbsp
Olive Oil
Divided use for chicken
1
tbsp
Olive Oil
For ratatouille
Other
0.5
piece
Vegetables
0.5
piece
Onion
Finely chopped
0.5
piece
Courgette
Chopped
0.5
piece
Aubergine
Chopped
1
piece
Vine Tomato
De-seeded and chopped
25
g
Black Olives
Pitted, chopped, for ratatouille
25
g
Black Olives
Pitted, halved, for sauce

Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 180°C.
  • Coat chicken thighs in 1 tablespoon of oil and chopped herbs, then season with salt and pepper.
  • Fry chicken skin-side down in an ovenproof pan with remaining oil for 5 minutes until crisp.
  • Turn chicken and fry for 4 minutes before roasting in the oven for 10 minutes.
  • Sauté onion and garlic in oil for 4 minutes until softened.
  • Add courgette and aubergine and fry for 5 minutes until slightly colored.
  • Stir in tomato, purée, 50ml water, and chopped olives, then simmer for 3 minutes.
  • Stir fresh basil into the ratatouille.
  • Boil red wine in a pan and dissolve the stock cube into it.
  • Add 50ml hot water, simmer for 5 minutes, and stir in halved olives.
  • Plate the chicken with ratatouille on the side and drizzle with sauce.