Name: Savory Chicken Stifado With Artichokes
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients: 800g (1.75lb) Chicken Thighs, Bone-in, Skin-on: cut into 2-inch pieces; 2 Tbsp (30ml) Extra-Virgin Olive Oil; 2 Large Onions (≈300g / 10oz): thinly sliced; 4 Garlic Cloves, Minced; 400g (14oz) Canned Diced Tomatoes, with Juice; 250g (9oz) Canned Artichoke Hearts, Drained and Quartered; 200ml (⅔ cup) Pomegranate Juice: non-alcoholic; 250ml (1 cup) Low-Sodium Vegetable Broth; 1 Tbsp (15ml) Balsamic Reduction (or 1 tsp Balsamic Vinegar + 1 tsp Honey); 1 tsp (5g) Ground Cinnamon; ½ tsp (2g) Ground Cloves; 2 Bay Leaves; 1 tsp (5g) Smoked Paprika; 1 tsp (5g) Dried Oregano; Salt and Pepper to Taste; 2 Tbsp (30ml) Fresh Parsley, Chopped; ¼ tsp Lemon Zest

Description

This Chicken Stifado with Artichokes is a flavorful Greek stew featuring tender chicken, sweet caramelized onions, and a unique pomegranate tang. It’s a slow-cooked masterpiece perfect for a cozy meal.

Ingredients

Scale

800g (1.75lb) Chicken Thighs, Bone-in, Skin-on: cut into 2-inch pieces
2 Tbsp (30ml) Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
2 Large Onions (≈300g / 10oz): thinly sliced
4 Garlic Cloves, Minced
400g (14oz) Canned Diced Tomatoes, with Juice
250g (9oz) Canned Artichoke Hearts, Drained and Quartered
200ml (⅔ cup) Pomegranate Juice: non-alcoholic
250ml (1 cup) Low-Sodium Vegetable Broth
1 Tbsp (15ml) Balsamic Reduction (or 1 tsp Balsamic Vinegar + 1 tsp Honey)
1 tsp (5g) Ground Cinnamon
½ tsp (2g) Ground Cloves
2 Bay Leaves
1 tsp (5g) Smoked Paprika
1 tsp (5g) Dried Oregano
Salt and Pepper to Taste
2 Tbsp (30ml) Fresh Parsley, Chopped
¼ tsp Lemon Zest

Instructions

Prepare Chicken: Season chicken with salt, pepper, cinnamon, cloves, and paprika.
Sear Chicken: Brown chicken in olive oil in batches.
Caramelize Onions: Cook onions until golden brown (≈10 minutes), add garlic last minute.
Deglaze Pot: Add pomegranate juice, scrape up browned bits, then add broth.
Combine & Simmer: Add tomatoes, artichokes, bay leaves, oregano, balsamic reduction, and chicken.
Slow Simmer: Simmer covered for 35-40 minutes until chicken is tender.
Final Touches: Remove bay leaves, rest covered for 5 minutes.
Serve & Garnish: Garnish with parsley and lemon zest.

Notes

For best results, use a heavy-bottomed Dutch oven. Proper caramelization of the onions is key to the stew’s flavor.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Slow Cook
Cuisine: Greek

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 450 kcal
Sugar: 15 g
Sodium: 400 mg
Fat: 25 g
Saturated Fat: 8 g
Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 30 g
Fiber: 5 g
Protein: 30 g
Cholesterol: 150 mg

Keywords: chicken, stifado, greek, stew, pomegranate, artichoke, slow cooker, mediterranean, comfort food