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cast iron dish of chicken bake with anchovy cashew

Chicken Bake with Anchovy Cashews

The harmony of flavors and textures, the aromatic herbs, and the savory richness of Chicken Bake with Anchovy Cashews make it a must-try for any home cook or foodie.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine European
Servings 6
Calories 453 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 3 tablespoon olive oil
  • 6-8 chicken thighs
  • ½ medium red onion sliced
  • 1 medium red bell pepper sliced
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • cup green olives
  • 2 tablespoon capers
  • 1 lemon zest and juice
  • 1 teaspoon dry or fresh thyme
  • 2 anchovies pureed
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ cup cashews

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 190C/375F.
  • Season chicken with salt and pepper on both sides.
    6-8 chicken thighs, 3 tablespoon olive oil
  • Brown chicken in a cast iron skillet placed over medium heat until browned on both sides (make sure to not touch it too often).
    chicken being browned to make chicken bake with anchovy cashew
  • Remove chicken onto a separate plate and add peppers and onions into the skillet. Cook for 5 minutes, then mix in garlic, olives, capers, lime juice and zest, season with salt, pepper and dry thyme.
    ½ medium red onion, 1 medium red bell pepper, 3 garlic cloves, ⅔ cup green olives, 2 tablespoon capers, 1 lemon, 1 teaspoon dry or fresh thyme
    vegetables being sauteed to make chicken bake with anchovy cashew
  • Place chicken on top of the vegetables and transfer into the oven for 30 minutes.
    layering chicken in among the other ingredients to make chicken bake with anchovy cashew
  • Meanwhile combine roasted cashews with anchovies, minced garlic and olive oil.
    2 anchovies, 3 garlic cloves, 2 tablespoon olive oil, ½ cup cashews
    making cashew and anchovy topping for chicken bake with anchovy cashew
  • Top chicken with anchovies and bake for 5 minutes more.
    skillet of chicken bake with anchovy cashew prepared to be baked

Nutrition

Calories: 453kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 22gFat: 38gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 21gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 112mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 409mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 793IUVitamin C: 37mgCalcium: 39mgIron: 2mg
Keyword anchovies, cashews, chicken
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