Roast Lemon-Garlic Chicken With Green Olives Recipe

Name: Roast Lemon-Garlic Chicken With Green Olives
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon zest (use your microplane); 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary, plus 1 more tablespoon for garnish; salt; fresh ground pepper; 4 chicken thighs (about 1 3/4 pounds); 12 garlic cloves, peeled; 1/2 cup chicken broth; 1/3 cup pitted green olives, rinsed

Servings: persons

1
Preheat the oven to 425?.
2
Combine the lemon zest, lemon juice, olive oil, 2 tablespoons rosemary and a dash of salt and pepper in a small bowl.
3
Put the chicken in an oven-proof skillet. (a 10-inch cast iron skillet works well). Pour the lemon/herb mixture over the chicken.
4
Add the garlic cloves to the pan and distribute as evenly as possible.
5
Roast for about 40 minutes, until the chicken is done.
6
Remove the chicken from the pan to a plate. Add the chicken broth to the skillet and cook on the stovetop over medium heat for a couple of minutes, scraping up the tasty cooked bits from the bottom of the pan.
7
Add the green olives and cook just a minute more.
8
Pour the sauce over the chicken and garnish with the extra tablespoon of chopped rosemary.

720

kcal

Calories

Fat

102

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon zest (use your microplane), 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary, plus 1 more tablespoon for garnish, and more.

Yes, Roast Lemon-Garlic Chicken With Green Olives 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!

Roast Lemon-Garlic Chicken With Green Olives

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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