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Braised Chicken Thighs With Olives and Herbs

By Carla Hall

5.0

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braised chicken thighs with olives and herbs in a large skillet
Photograph by Emma Fishman, food styling by Micah Morton, prop styling by Stephanie Yeh

These fall-off-the-bone tender chicken thighs from chef Carla Hall are ideal for any night of the week (especially since they’re made in one skillet). Hall starts with her Smoked Paprika and Sun-Dried Tomato Potlikker as a rich, smoky flavor foundation, then adds Kalamata olives, lemon zest, and fresh herbs for bright, uplifting notes. Making the Smoked Paprika and Sun-Dried Tomato Potlikker is a crucial step here, so be sure to read through that recipe first.

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