20-Min Chicken Kokkinisto with Tomato Salad
One-pan Greek braised chicken in a bright tomato sauce, finished with a crisp cucumber-tomato salad. Weeknight dinner that tastes like you simmered all day.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 520
- Protein
- 42g
Ingredients
- 1.25 lb boneless chicken thighs
- 1 can (14.5 oz) canned crushed tomatoes
- 1 medium red onion
- 1 large cucumber
- 1 whole lemon (juiced + zested)
- 1.5 tsp oregano, dried
Instructions
- 1
Pat chicken thighs dry. Season both sides generously with salt and pepper.
- 2
Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high until it shimmers.
- 3
Sear chicken 2 minutes per side without moving. Don't worry if it's not cooked through.
- 4
Pour in crushed tomatoes, half the red onion (thinly sliced), oregano, and lemon juice. Stir once.
- 5
Simmer uncovered for 10 minutes, until chicken is tender and sauce thickens slightly.
- 6
Dice cucumber and remaining red onion. Toss with lemon zest, 1 tbsp olive oil, and salt. Serve alongside chicken.
Tools you’ll need
- large skillet (12 inches)
- wooden spoon
- cutting board
- chef's knife
- microplane or zester
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