220g | Cherry Bocconcini |
1 tbsp | olive oil |
6 | chicken thigh fillets, bone in, skin on |
1 | brown onion (diced) |
3 cloves | garlic (crushed) |
1 punnet | cherry tomatoes |
700g | passata |
1 cup | pitted kalamata olives |
2 tbsp | fresh oregano (chopped), reserve leaves for garnish |
3 tbsp | basil pesto |
1 | Heat half the oil in a large frying pan over high heat. Season the chicken and cook for 3-5 minutes each side or until golden brown. Set aside. |
2 | Heat remaining oil in the pan. Add the onion and garlic. Cook for 1 minute or until onion softens. Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the pan along with the passata and simmer. |
3 | Return the chicken to the pan along with the olives and chopped oregano. Reduce heat to medium-high and cook for 15-20 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and sauce thickens slightly. |
4 | Add the bocconcini for the last few minutes. Serve drizzled with pesto and a sprinkle of fresh oregano leaves. |