Lemon and Olive Chicken Recipe

Name: Lemon and Olive Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 3 lbs chicken pieces, skinned; 1 onion, chopped; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 2 bay leaves; 1 teaspoon black pepper; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon coriander; ½ teaspoon salt; ¾ cup chicken stock; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; ½ teaspoon granulated sugar; 12 lemon, thinly sliced; 3 plum tomatoes, cut into wedges; ½ cup green olives or ½ cup black olives, pitted; ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
3 lbs chicken pieces, skinned
1 onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon coriander
½ teaspoon salt
¾ cup chicken stock
2 tablespoons lemon juice
½ teaspoon granulated sugar
12 lemon, thinly sliced
3 plum tomatoes, cut into wedges
½ cup green olives or ½ cup black olives, pitted
¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped

1
in large nonstick skillet, heat half of the olive oil over med-high heat, brown chicken, for about 10 minutes.
2
transfer to plate pour off fat in pan.
3
add remaining oil to pan, reduce heat to medium, add onions, garlic, bay leaves, pepper, oregano, cumin, coriander and salt.
4
cook, stirring occasionally until onion is softened, about 5 minutes.
5
return chicken to pan, add stock, lemon juice, and sugar.
6
place lemon slices over chicken.
7
reduce heat, cover and simmer, occasionally spooning sauce over chicken for 15 minutes.
8
add tomatoes and olives, cook, uncovered, until juices run clear when chicken is pierced, 5 to 10 minutes.
9
Discard bay leaves, sprinkle with parsley.

943

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

129

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 3 lbs chicken pieces, skinned, 1 onion, chopped, 3 garlic cloves, minced, and more.

Yes, Lemon and Olive Chicken 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.

Lemon and Olive Chicken

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