Mediterranean Lemon Olive Chicken Recipe

Name: Mediterranean Lemon Olive Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 chicken breast halves; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon pepper; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 2 lemons; 2 medium onions, Chopped; 4 garlic cloves, Chopped; 1 cup olive, pitted and halved (recipe says green, I would use black); 2 cups chicken broth; 2 cups water; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Servings: persons

8 chicken breast halves
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 lemons
2 medium onions, Chopped
4 garlic cloves, Chopped
1 cup olive, pitted and halved (recipe says green, I would use black)
2 cups chicken broth
2 cups water
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

1
Season chicken with salt and pepper.
2
Heat 2 tbsp oil in large skillet, and quickly sear the chicken on both sides. Chicken should be golden brown. Remove the chicken from the skillet. Set aside.
3
Slice lemons thinly, and then cut slices in half.
4
If necessary, add the remaining oil to the pan. Fry the onion and garlic until soft, but not brown.
5
Add the lemons, olives, broth, and water. Simmer for 10 minutes.
6
Place the chicken in the skillet on top of the veggies and sprinkle with thyme and red pepper.
7
Cover and simmer until chicken is cooked, about 15 minutes.

809

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

106

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 chicken breast halves, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon pepper, 3 tablespoons olive oil, and more.

Yes, Mediterranean Lemon 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 Olive Chicken

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