Chicken With Olives And Garlic Recipe

Name: Chicken With Olives And Garlic
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 chicken breasts, bone-in with skin on; 3 -4 tablespoons creole seasoning; olive oil; 3 onions, sliced; 2 yellow bell peppers, chopped; 7 garlic cloves, crushed; 2 teaspoons dried thyme; 2 cups dry white wine; 1 cup green olives, stuffed with pimentos, sliced; 1 bay leaf; 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice; 1 tablespoon lemon zest; 2 tablespoons butter; salt and pepper; 1/4 cup parsley, chopped

Servings: persons

4 chicken breasts, bone-in with skin on
3 -4 tablespoons creole seasoning
olive oil
3 onions, sliced
2 yellow bell peppers, chopped
7 garlic cloves, crushed
2 teaspoons dried thyme
2 cups dry white wine
1 cup green olives, stuffed with pimentos, sliced
1 bay leaf
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon lemon zest
2 tablespoons butter
salt and pepper
1/4 cup parsley, chopped

1
Toss the chicken breasts in the Creole Seasonings.
2
Heat a large, heavy frying pan and add enough olive oil to coat the bottom.
3
When hot, add the chicken and cook until browned on each side.
4
Remove the chicken to a plate and keep warm.
5
To the frying pan add the peppers, onions, thyme, salt and pepper to taste and saute until soft, about 5 minutes.
6
Add the garlic and cook for another minute.
7
Add the wine and stir, scraping up the bits.
8
Bring to a boil and then lower the heat to a low simmer, stirring occasionally.
9
Stir in the olives, lemon zest and bay leaf.
10
Return the chicken to the pot, cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
11
Remove the chicken as soon as it's done and stir in the lemon juice and whisk in the butter.
12
Serve the sauce over the chicken and top with the parsley.

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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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 chicken breasts, bone-in with skin on, 3 -4 tablespoons creole seasoning, olive oil, 3 onions, sliced, and more.

Yes, Chicken With Olives And Garlic 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Chicken With Olives And Garlic

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