Chicken With Green Olives Recipe

Name: Chicken With Green Olives
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 3 to 4 pounds leg-thigh pieces of chicken, cut in two, excess fat removed; Salt and pepper to taste; 1 large onion, chopped; 2 teaspoons peeled and minced ginger; 1 1-inch cinnamon stick, or 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 tablespoon minced garlic; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon paprika; 2 cups chicken stock or water; 1 1/2 cups green olives, drained and pitted; Lemon juice to taste; Chopped cilantro leaves for garnish

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
3 to 4 pounds leg-thigh pieces of chicken, cut in two, excess fat removed
Salt and pepper to taste
1 large onion, chopped
2 teaspoons peeled and minced ginger
1 1-inch cinnamon stick, or 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon paprika
2 cups chicken stock or water
1 1/2 cups green olives, drained and pitted
Lemon juice to taste
Chopped cilantro leaves for garnish

1
Put oil in deep skillet or casserole.
2
Turn heat to medium-high and wait a minute, until oil is hot.
3
Add chicken, skin-side down, and brown it well, rotating and turning pieces as necessary and sprinkling with salt and pepper as they cook; 10 to 15 minutes total.
4
Turn heat to medium, remove chicken and pour off all but 2 tablespoons of fat.
5
Add onion, ginger, cinnamon, garlic, cumin, paprika, 1/2 teaspoon or more of pepper and some salt and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes, until onion softens.
6
Add stock and raise heat to medium-high; return chicken to pan, skin-side up.
7
Cook at a lively simmer for about 10 minutes.
8
Add olives and continue to cook until chicken is done, another 10 to 15 minutes or so.
9
Add lemon juice, then taste and adjust seasoning.
10
Garnish and serve.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 3 to 4 pounds leg-thigh pieces of chicken, cut in two, excess fat removed, Salt and pepper to taste, 1 large onion, chopped, and more.

Yes, Chicken With Green Olives falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Chicken With Green Olives

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