Mediterranean Lemon and Olive Chicken Recipe

Name: Mediterranean Lemon and Olive Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts; salt; fresh ground black pepper; 1 tablespoon butter; 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; 1 medium lemon, peeled and sliced; 5 medium shallots, peeled and quartered lengthwise; ¾ cup pitted olive, rinsed and halved; 8 fresh sage leaves; 3 bay leaves; 2 sprigs fresh thyme, plus 1 teaspoon chopped thyme; additional lemon slice, to garnish

Servings: persons

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
salt
fresh ground black pepper
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 medium lemon, peeled and sliced
5 medium shallots, peeled and quartered lengthwise
¾ cup pitted olive, rinsed and halved
8 fresh sage leaves
3 bay leaves
2 sprigs fresh thyme, plus 1 teaspoon chopped thyme
additional lemon slice, to garnish

1
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
2
Season chicken all over with salt and pepper.
3
Heat the butter and olive oil in an ovenproof skillet over medium high heat.
4
Working in batches if necessary, cook chicken on both sides until lightly browned, about 5-6 minutes per side.
5
Transfer chicken to a plate.
6
Add shallots, olives, sage, bay leaves, thyme sprigs and lemon segments to pan and saute until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
7
Return the chicken to the pan and transfer to the oven.
8
Roast until chicken is done, about 20-25 minutes.
9
Serve garnished with fresh thyme and additional sliced lemon.

232

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* 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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, salt, fresh ground black pepper, 1 tablespoon butter, and more.

Yes, Mediterranean 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.

Mediterranean Lemon and Olive Chicken

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