Chicken casserole made in just 30 minutes

The word “casserole” brings to mind images of slow-cooked goodness, rich with deep flavors that only patience and time can create. But for those days when you crave that hearty, slow-cooked taste without the wait, this quick chicken casserole is the perfect solution.

Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s easy to make and can serve as a satisfying meal for the whole family when paired with rice, couscous, or pasta. Recipe compliments of Safari Vinegar.

Ingredients

• 8 chicken thighs
• 30 ml Safari Organic White Wine Vinegar
• 1 clove garlic, crushed
• 5 ml salt
• 5 ml dried origanum
• 60 ml olive oil
• 2 onions, halved and quartered
• 1 red pepper sliced
• 1 yellow pepper sliced
• 250 ml green olives
• 45 ml Safari Organic White Wine Vinegar
• 250 ml chicken stock
• 15 ml freshly chopped origanum
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Method

1. Preheat the oven to 180 ◦C.
2. Combine the vinegar, garlic, salt, origanum and 30 ml of the oil in a large bowl. Add the chicken thighs and rub the seasoning into the chicken until evenly coated.
3. Cover and leave to stand for about 2 hours.
4. Heat the oil in a pan suitable for use in the oven. Fry the chicken, skin side down first, until golden and then turn over.
5. Fry for 5 minutes. Remove from pan and set aside. In the same pan, fry the onions and peppers until the onions are transparent.
6. Return the chicken to the pan. Scatter the olives on top.
7. Mix the vinegar, stock, origanum and seasoning to taste together and pour over the chicken. Bake for 30 minutes or until the chicken is cooked.
8. Serve with rice, couscous or pasta.

Source: The Citizen