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Slow-cooked flavors in 45 minutes or less|written by Elaine Johnson and Sunset staff

Chicken stew with olives and lemon
Photography by Dan Goldberg (Food Styling: Karen Shinto)

Chicken Stew with Olives and Lemon

Boned, skinned chicken thighs are just as convenient as breasts, and they have an added advantage: Their succulent texture and robust flavor stand up well to braising.

Add the flavors of Italian salsa verde--bright parsley, tart lemon, piquant capers, and green olives--for a fresh, fast twist on cold-weather cooking.

Recipe:  Chicken Stew with Olives and Lemon


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