Chicken With Olives And Lemons Recipe

Name: Chicken With Olives And Lemons
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons grated lemon rind; 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice; 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil; 1 1/2 tablespoons minced fresh garlic; 4 (6-ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, halved crosswise; Cooking spray; 2 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano; 1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 15 oil-cured olives, pitted and sliced; 1 large shallot, sliced; 1 lemon, thinly sliced

Servings: persons

2 teaspoons grated lemon rind
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 1/2 tablespoons minced fresh garlic
4 (6-ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, halved crosswise
Cooking spray
2 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano
1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
15 oil-cured olives, pitted and sliced
1 large shallot, sliced
1 lemon, thinly sliced

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Preheat oven to 400u00b0.
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Combine first 4 ingredients in a large zip-top plastic bag. Add chicken to bag; seal. Shake to coat chicken. Marinate 15 minutes at room temperature. Arrange chicken mixture in a broiler-safe 11 x 7-inch glass or ceramic baking dish coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle chicken evenly with oregano and the next 4 ingredients (through shallot); top with lemon slices. Bake at 400u00b0 for 20 minutes.
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Remove chicken from oven. Preheat broiler to HIGH.
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Place chicken 3 inches from broiler element; broil on HIGH for 3 minutes or until chicken is browned and done.
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3541

kcal

Calories

383

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 teaspoons grated lemon rind, 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice, 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, 1 1/2 tablespoons minced fresh garlic, and more.

Yes, Chicken With Olives And Lemons 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 Lemons

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